2 months ago
- 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.