seriously. the hottest library in cambridge.
bit of history: Caius (pronounced “keys”) library has, at various points in the past, been the original University Library, the University Law Library and even the Seeley Historical Library before all three moved to their new premises, and Gonville & Caius College took it over in the early 1990s (on a 999 year lease, which I find quite amusing).
o god it is a hotbed of eros libros
June 24th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
mm. it’s all that seductive down- and up-lighting which does it for me, and the wrought metal: so cold but so hot. plus, the third most architecturally important ceiling in cambridge, apparently. happy memories.
June 26th, 2007 at 12:41 am
I long for hotness of this variety at Brown.
July 15th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
wow! i love the first one. it exudes the warmth only the company of books in a cozy corner can provide. i loved it so much, i used it for my header. i hope you don’t mind. thanks.
August 28th, 2007 at 2:42 pm
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February 23rd, 2008 at 8:09 am
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August 9th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
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October 11th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Oh my God this place looks amazing. How do I get in? How?
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:20 pm
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September 9th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Book Porn and Architectural porn all in one. How can i control my self.
October 2nd, 2012 at 9:13 pm
aonde se encontra esse cara meu ameii!!!