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The Berlin team making books look well-read

11 hours ago
  • #Book Culture
  • #Literary Events
  • #Satirical Art
  • Flann O'Brien's satirical Book Handling Agency idea became reality after 85 years.
  • Cabinet Magazine offered packages to make unread books appear well-read in Berlin.
  • Packages included spine-breaking, dog-ears, underlines, and stains like coffee or wine.
  • Co-founder Sina Najafi and Michel Chaouli led the absurd but fun event.
  • Around 40 books were handled, including a volume needing a 'used' look before a mother's visit.
  • The agency will reappear in New York for an autumn fundraiser.
  • Najafi reflected on the personal stories behind unread books.