Fine Books & Collections

Nate Pederson of Fine Books & Collections interviewed me about our work with collectors and home libraries, and about how our niche services intersect with the world of rare books.

In response to the question, “Any thoughts to share on the future of private library design? A growing field?:”

“I do think there is a growing value in our culture for authentic, meaningful objects in the home, but this is an incredibly niche field. I’m the only private librarian in the country offering precisely these services, but that’s not necessarily to say the field has room for growth. It’s a very specific client who is interested in this service, who either needs help with the books they have or has a new home to fill... It’s a field that follows spending trends like those of fine art and high end interior design. I certainly hope to see growth in the world of private library design, though. There is nothing quite like the feeling of a home with intellectual and personal depth to it, after all. And I find that the people who choose to spend their life surrounded by books, by information and stories? They’re good people.” 

Read the full article, part of the “Bright Young Things” series at Fine Books & Collections, here.