Kamikaze book purging.

I'm going through my collections of books and DVDs and CDs and figuring out what to keep and how to pack 'em up and where to send them... and what to part ways with. I'm particularly paring down what has become a rather large book collection. There are a lot that I haven't cracked in years. So as I dive in and separate the keepers from the ones I'll be donating, I find that I've got to strike a balance between being relentless and being careful not to ditch something that will prove helpful in the future (or something that has sentimental value). When it comes to illustration books, my work has focused a bit and some how-to books aren't as necessary. And folios of certain artists are still nice to look at, but they don't inform my work as I once thought they would.


There are many reasons I've acquired these books. I have to look at each book and decide if those reasons still serve my purposes and enrich my life. And some have been given to me by family and dear friends, so I want to hang on to these. But there are many in this crazy collection that will be going places. The children's books will be going to a kids charity. I'm trying my best to find a home for the illustration books. I've unsuccessfully tried to get in contact with local arts libraries. Hopefully I'll find a place worthy of these great resources. If not, I'll have to be okay where they do land.

I've never been much of a hobby reader. I'm more of a hobby doodler (and theatre enthusiast), and my book collection informs that. Without reading too much (ha... punny) into this downsizing it's a little like getting rid of old friends. It's a good thing I don't have to do this with my actual friends. Ha!

So, I've got to get back to my book purging. So much to do! Take care, all! Peace and love.