From:	Aaron Binns sparrow@***.net.au
Subject:	Bad Bindings (was: Re: Man & Machine?)
Date:	Mon, 12 Jul 1999 17:01:02 +1000

> ] I doubt that I am extremely lucky. Rather I would be more suspect of how
> ] people handle their books. I've seen people who tell me they're delicate
> ] with books turn around and press down a page or earmark a corner or
> ] whatever.
>
> Um, I take exception to that remark. I am careful with my books
> (always grip the binding when opening them, never press flat, never
> crease, photocopy, or lend them to friends), and I still have two of
> them ready to shed pages...rather, I'd suggest you're either insanely
> careful with your books, or you've got well-bound copies (not all books
> are created equal).
>
> -Murder of One

I must be lucky. Im not too careful with my own books (i am however careful when
borrowing books) and I havent had anything happen more untoward than a bit of
scuffing on the spine of the books. These are both H and S-cover.. so does this mean
a: im a lucky SOB? b: aussies get good binding on their books? c: I have a different
classification for careful than other people? or d: all the above?

GreyWolf