Coffee Table Books

KarissaMann05 · 04-12-2008, 07:10 PM

I just editted my forum a bit but I noticed a thread, Coffee Table Books, in the Stories section and I did not remember why I put it right there long a time.

Anybody else will tell me what's "Coffee Table Books" about again?

Thanks ~

MannK05

Jacob · 04-12-2008, 07:33 PM

Actually, you didn't implment that - I did.

***VamPyroX*** · 04-22-2008, 10:52 AM

If you're talking about coffee table books in general, it would be books that aren't too boring... but something that anyone can pick up, glance through, and get the "full" experience from part of it.

A book with a collection of short stories would be good. Anyone could pick it up, read through a one-page short story, and put it down knowing they read something all the way. It's like a magazine in the doctors' offices. Anyone can pick up a magazine (based on if the cover is appealing) and read one article before putting it back down.

If I had a coffee table, a few books that I would put on there would be Guinness Book of World Records and Uncle John's Bathroom Reader.

PowerON · 04-22-2008, 12:11 PM

I place my awesome photography book on coffee table so they can see what I'm interest.

I can't imagine if anyone leave the porn magazine on there. haha

***VamPyroX*** · 04-22-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerON

I place my awesome photography book on coffee table so they can see what I'm interest.

I can't imagine if anyone leave the porn magazine on there. haha

If I saw a porn magazine left on a coffee table, I'd be afraid to touch it. Who knows what the previous reader did while reading it last time!

Jacob · 04-22-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

If I saw a porn magazine left on a coffee table, I'd be afraid to touch it. Who knows what the previous reader did while reading it last time!

Reba · 04-23-2008, 01:31 AM

A coffee table book is usually a large, hard-covered, attractive book that is left on a coffee table partly for decoration, partly for browsing. They usually include lots of pictures. Common topics for the books are art and history.

Matilda · 04-23-2008, 06:48 AM

I have a full collection of short jokes cut out from magazines and I am in the process of trying to find ways to beautify it into a showpiece, to use as a coffee table book. I think it would be a real conversation starter.

***VamPyroX*** · 04-25-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

A coffee table book is usually a large, hard-covered, attractive book that is left on a coffee table partly for decoration, partly for browsing. They usually include lots of pictures. Common topics for the books are art and history.

If that's the case, I'd fall asleep right there on the spot... proving that my host is boring.

KarissaMann05 · 04-25-2008, 01:46 AM

Oh wow. I totally forget about this thread!! Shit. lol

But, thank you for answering my question.

I will keep that mind.

dreamchaser · 04-25-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jclarke

Actually, you didn't implment that - I did.

You guys crack me up...

It's like that saying: If I get here before I return, would ya keep me here till I get back?

Reba · 04-25-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

If that's the case, I'd fall asleep right there on the spot... proving that my host is boring.

If your host is present, you will chatting with the host, not browsing their books.

I love browsing coffee table books. There's usually several tables full of them near the front of Barnes and Noble.

I have a stack of them under my coffee table in the living room. They are about historical Charleston area, Civil War battles, and local pirates. Out of town visitors like to browse them.

Jacob · 04-25-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dreamchaser

You guys crack me up...

It's like that saying: If I get here before I return, would ya keep me here till I get back?

true, but seriously, I did implent that in the forum, didn't I?

C.C.Sinned · 04-25-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

If your host is present, you will chatting with the host, not browsing their books.

I love browsing coffee table books. There's usually several tables full of them near the front of Barnes and Noble.

I have a stack of them under my coffee table in the living room. They are about historical Charleston area, Civil War battles, and local pirates. Out of town visitors like to browse them.

are there any titles you recommend?

we have a bunch of chopper and rod books out

***VamPyroX*** · 04-25-2008, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reba

If your host is present, you will chatting with the host, not browsing their books.

I love browsing coffee table books. There's usually several tables full of them near the front of Barnes and Noble.

I have a stack of them under my coffee table in the living room. They are about historical Charleston area, Civil War battles, and local pirates. Out of town visitors like to browse them.

If the host is not in the room, then I would keep myself occupied by skimming through the book.

However, if the book was so boring... I might fall asleep on the spot.

Then, the host will return and I'm screwed.

Reba · 04-26-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by C.C.Sinned

are there any titles you recommend?

For coffee table books? Not really. I just recommend you personally browse thru your choices first. If they interest you, they will probably also interest your friends.

Quote:

we have a bunch of chopper and rod books out

Those are good subjects.

That's the key. Whatever is interesting to you and your friends. The other important aspect is good production quality of the books (interesting content, clear pictures, good quality paper and sturdy covers).

Reba · 04-26-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

If the host is not in the room, then I would keep myself occupied by skimming through the book.

However, if the book was so boring... I might fall asleep on the spot.

Then, the host will return and I'm screwed.

Well, I hope your host doesn't leave you alone for every long.

Reba · 04-26-2008, 12:06 PM

Here's what they look like:

AlleyCat · 05-01-2008, 01:23 PM

You could make your own. There's several websites that let you make your own books (both hardcover and softcover.) Blurb (Make your own book with Blurb) is one such website. Submit your favorite collection of photos, stories you've written, whatever. I've done this and it's awesome to have my own books of photography I've done. (Note: I'm not endorsing Blurb, just stating an example.)

Dixie · 05-01-2008, 06:17 PM

we have mosly magazines on our table such as Outdoor Life, Southern Living, Ducks Unlimited, Backpacker, All You, etc. Im thinking books though would be better. They are not so dated like magazines are. Who is really interested in a magazine from a year ago?

Reba · 05-01-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixie

we have mosly magazines on our table such as Outdoor Life, Southern Living, Ducks Unlimited, Backpacker, All You, etc. Im thinking books though would be better. They are not so dated like magazines are. Who is really interested in a magazine from a year ago?

Your dentist?

Jacob · 05-01-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dixie

we have mosly magazines on our table such as Outdoor Life, Southern Living, Ducks Unlimited, Backpacker, All You, etc. Im thinking books though would be better. They are not so dated like magazines are. Who is really interested in a magazine from a year ago?

Maybe Deafilmedia must be interested in one of your coffee table books, LOL!

(no offense, lady)

Dixie · 05-01-2008, 07:00 PM

OK I admit I have a really bad collection of old magazines - maybe it is time to invest some money into Blurb.com and make my own photography book to display.

Dixie · 05-01-2008, 07:00 PM

either that or keep copies of porn available.

Jacob · 05-01-2008, 07:18 PM

***VamPyroX*** · 05-09-2008, 11:53 PM

Hmm... I wouldn't mind a coffee table like this! No books needed!

http://www.alldeaf.com/video-board-g...table-mod.html

04-12-2008, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
KarissaMann05 Jessie's Character Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,546 Blog Entries: 6	Coffee Table Books I just editted my forum a bit but I noticed a thread, Coffee Table Books, in the Stories section and I did not remember why I put it right there long a time. Anybody else will tell me what's "Coffee Table Books" about again? Thanks ~ MannK05 __________________ Credit by KarissaMann05

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*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 27,002	If you're talking about coffee table books in general, it would be books that aren't too boring... but something that anyone can pick up, glance through, and get the "full" experience from part of it. A book with a collection of short stories would be good. Anyone could pick it up, read through a one-page short story, and put it down knowing they read something all the way. It's like a magazine in the doctors' offices. Anyone can pick up a magazine (based on if the cover is appealing) and read one article before putting it back down. If I had a coffee table, a few books that I would put on there would be Guinness Book of World Records and Uncle John's Bathroom Reader. __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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04-23-2008, 01:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 16,379	A coffee table book is usually a large, hard-covered, attractive book that is left on a coffee table partly for decoration, partly for browsing. They usually include lots of pictures. Common topics for the books are art and history.

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Matilda Boxing Kangaroo "Jack" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,176	I have a full collection of short jokes cut out from magazines and I am in the process of trying to find ways to beautify it into a showpiece, to use as a coffee table book. I think it would be a real conversation starter.

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AlleyCat Chicken in a Cat Suit Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 682	You could make your own. There's several websites that let you make your own books (both hardcover and softcover.) Blurb (Make your own book with Blurb) is one such website. Submit your favorite collection of photos, stories you've written, whatever. I've done this and it's awesome to have my own books of photography I've done. (Note: I'm not endorsing Blurb, just stating an example.) __________________ Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

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Dixie Darren Hayes, Aussie Boi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,848	we have mosly magazines on our table such as Outdoor Life, Southern Living, Ducks Unlimited, Backpacker, All You, etc. Im thinking books though would be better. They are not so dated like magazines are. Who is really interested in a magazine from a year ago? __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

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Dixie Darren Hayes, Aussie Boi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,848	OK I admit I have a really bad collection of old magazines - maybe it is time to invest some money into Blurb.com and make my own photography book to display. __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

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Dixie Darren Hayes, Aussie Boi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,848	either that or keep copies of porn available. __________________ Visit my Deaf Blog Signature banner created by me, please do not steal!

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05-09-2008, 11:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 27,002	Hmm... I wouldn't mind a coffee table like this! No books needed! http://www.alldeaf.com/video-board-g...table-mod.html __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)