A home filled with books can be a place of inspiration in more ways than one. Far from being simple storage spaces, bookcases, shelves and even entire libraries reveal the personalities and lifestyles of their owners. They are always very personal and often unpredictable, whether custom-built in a separate room, or fitted into nooks and crannies all over the house. Dominique Dupuich and Roland Beaufre take us on a guided tour of the libraries of some passionate readers, discovering how they fit their love of books into their homes and lives. Artists, interior decorators, graphic designers, fashion designers, writers, collectors, journalists and business people: all have different ways of engaging with books as a design challenge. Discover how they built up the libraries of their dreams and explore the many ways of striking a balance between style and practicality, modern trends and classic styling, strict organiza­tion and carefree clutter. The lavish illustrations show how the right combination of shelving, lighting and accessories can be brought together with a dash of imagination to create a truly unique interior. Here is a world of inventive ways to showcase books at their best, as objects of beauty and fascination for all.