Cave Bookcase by Sakura Adachi

It's such a good idea. The Cave bookcase by Sakura Adachi lets you curl up with a good book in your bookcase. The case is deep, so books can be stored on both sides of the shelf when it is placed away from a wall...

We can't really believe it, but according to Gizmodo, the unit sells for $10,700. We're certain a handy individual could make something similar themselves. Because this idea is just too good to be priced so out-of-reach.

(via Gizmodo. Thanks for sharing, Alex!)

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How funny....I posted this link on an open thread the other day.....ooooh, I feel so.....first...

posted by JacksonMarie on April 11th 2007 at 8:35am
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This is a GOOD idea?!?

posted by Archie on April 11th 2007 at 8:40am
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It looks really uncomfortable to me. Seems to allow for only one sitting position, possibly 2.

posted by mjoe on April 11th 2007 at 8:43am
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Actually, it sort of reminds me of an open MRI

posted by JacksonMarie on April 11th 2007 at 9:40am
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Isn't the cave theme defeated by the open space on both sides of you if you put this thing in the middle of a room?

Are those telephone books?

posted by Anne in Chicago on April 11th 2007 at 9:45am
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It needs a steering wheel and a video screen for when the book gets boring.

posted by Michael on April 11th 2007 at 10:21am
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Good question Anne. I thought they looked a little like Cliff Notes?

The Cave bookcase - for the person who sits in only one position and reads only one book.

posted by mjoe on April 11th 2007 at 10:25am
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This is almost too close to Vernor Panton's Phantasy Landscape from the 70s...just a cheap Ikea-esque take on it.

posted by jon on April 11th 2007 at 10:53am
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How to be inside a cave of books...

1. Acquire lots of books.

2. Cover walls with bookshelves. Do not block windows (see step 4).

3. Fill bookshelves with books. If gaps remain on bookshelf, repeat step 1.

4. Put sofa in room. (Variations: Put comfortable chair in room. Put bed in room. Optional: Table to hold drink and more books. Not optional: Light source, unless you read using braille.)

posted by wende in the twin cities on April 11th 2007 at 11:00am
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