“Each collection starts with a conversation, when Blackwell discovers what his clients’ interests and passions are.”
“Mr. Blackwell’s company Ultimate Library selected about 5,000 books for the shelves, an act of curation that’s literary and visual.”
“Having the right books in the right place that tell the local story, though, significantly increases guest perception and satisfaction.”
“Through Ultimate Library, Soneva Fushi now has its own Barefoot Bookseller on the island who oversees the book collection.”
“My friends think I have the dream job – and they might be right.”
“Books can bring culture and intelligence to any room; as Cicero said, ‘A room without books is like a body without a soul.’
“Books with all white spines or only first editions? Meet the professionals who curate the libraries of the super-rich.”
“Books remain the essential building block of education.”
“Book expert Philip Blackwell, founder of Ultimate Library, offers advice on creating a library from scratch.”
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