On Browsing

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By Jason Guriel

Series: Field Notes

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On Browsing by Jason Guriel delves into the lost art of leisurely exploring bookshelves in an age dominated by digital convenience. It reflects on the joy of unexpected discoveries and the inherently human need to wander through tangible spaces, rekindling a nostalgic appreciation for physical browsing in a world increasingly inclined towards algorithms and screen time.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the curious journey of browsing in an age where digital culture dominates. With thoughtful insights and a nostalgic tone, it explores the charm and significance of leisurely perusal, offering a reflective take on how browsing shapes our understanding of the world.

On Browsing

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Nominated for the 2023 Heritage Toronto Book Award

A defence of the dying art of losing an afternoon—and gaining new appreciation—amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops.

Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing chronicles what we've lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitisation of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic in defence of perusing the world in person, and a love letter to the dying practice of scanning bookshelves, combing CD bins, and losing yourself in the stacks.

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On Browsing by Jason Guriel is praised for its nostalgic exploration of the lost art of browsing through books, records, and movies. Critics appreciate the book's personal insight into the joy of physical browsing and note its thoughtful commentary on how digital convenience has altered this experience. Reviewers find the work reflective and poignant, underscoring the value of patience and discovery in an increasingly instant world.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771965101

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 December 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 107.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

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Education & Reference Jason Guriel Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Field Notes

About the Author

Jason Guriel is the author of several books, including the verse novel Forgotten Work (Biblioasis 2020). His writing has appeared in Air Mail, The Atlantic, Slate, The New Republic, The Yale Review, The Walrus, Poetry, and elsewhere. He lives in Toronto.

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