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Old BookSmell entryDry paper, wood-like warmth and the dusty sweetness associated with aged books.paper · dry · woody · dusty
→BookstoreSmell entryA paper-rich retail environment combining new and old books, shelving, packaging and indoor air.paper · dry · woodyIn its labels: … · independent bookstore · bookshop aisle · new books · curiosity · focus · comfort · Places · Memory & Culture · Spaces / Indoor Environments · …
→LibrarySmell entryA quiet indoor environment combining paper, shelving, fabric, dust and building materials.paper · dry · woody… dust and building materials. Library expands Old Book into a wider environment shaped by architecture, collections and indoor air.
→NewspaperSmell entryA dry paper-and-ink smell associated with freshly printed newsprint and folded pages.paper · dry · inky… and folded pages. Newspaper differs from Old Book by newer paper, printing context and much less aging.
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