"Reading is sometimes thought of as a form of escapism, and it's a common turn of phrase to speak of getting lost in a book. But a book can also be where one finds oneself; and when a reader is grasped and held by a book, reading does not feel like an escape from life so much as it feels like an urgent, crucial dimension of life itself."
Rebecca Mead
Lost and found. In a book.
I have been both, often, and think this quote gives a sense of the true pleasure and delight reading can offer. Sent to me by a wonderful friend, it captures the enormous wonder that is possible, the revelations and expansions that can be experienced by participating in the marvellous past time of reading.
I know reading isn't possible for everyone, nor easy for everyone, but for those for whom it IS possible I would so love them to experiences the highs, the lows, the fears, the delights, the enchantments, the discoveries and the losts and the founds that can be savoured in a book.
Rebecca Mead
Lost and found. In a book.
I have been both, often, and think this quote gives a sense of the true pleasure and delight reading can offer. Sent to me by a wonderful friend, it captures the enormous wonder that is possible, the revelations and expansions that can be experienced by participating in the marvellous past time of reading.
I know reading isn't possible for everyone, nor easy for everyone, but for those for whom it IS possible I would so love them to experiences the highs, the lows, the fears, the delights, the enchantments, the discoveries and the losts and the founds that can be savoured in a book.
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| ©2011 Fiona Dempster, detail of "No Return" |
That is a lovely quote Fiona, that I had not heard before. Your piece is a beautiful illustration of the words. I really enjoyed that. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilary - the quote is really quite lovely isn't it?
DeleteI love the detail... maps always intrigue me.. and the quote is lovely as one book reader to another
ReplyDeleteMaps are rather lovely and tantalising aren't they Donna - and yes book lovers understand!
DeleteThis reminds me of similar quotes I have read on photography by Susan Sontag. Being lost in your imagery and hiding behind the protective lens, as a barrier between you and the real world. Books are the same, in so many ways. As long as it's not a kindle!! ;) Lovely thoughtful post Fiona. x
ReplyDeleteHi luise - interesting to think about being lost in your photopgraphy, behind the lense but also finding yourself within it…go well
DeleteAnother wonderful quote and illustrated to perfection.
ReplyDeleteIt's great quote isn't it Lesley? And glad you like the image too.
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