The Fall of the Library of Alexandria

[Rogin the Armchair fan]

I do hope that all our old stuff from the old forum is soon made readily accessible under "archive".

Some of humankind's greatest ever wit and wisdom was included in there, especially SSS and I calling each other names at 3 in the morning.

[Taylor]

The Fall of the Library of Alexandria

The permanence of the stars was questioned; the justice of slavery was not.

[Guest]

The Fall of the Library of Alexandria

Have you seen the new library? It's kind of weird looking. I am not saying that means anything or anything. I went there last year and it was odd inside too.

[linus]

The Fall of the Library of Alexandria

Looks like a Mario Botta design, with the trademark slant-cut cylinder. It turns out the architects are norwegian. Not very inspired.

http://www.akdn.org/agency/slideshow/1.html

[Guest]

The Fall of the Library of Alexandria

The concept was something to do with a discus landing in the ground. I think.

[linus]

The Fall of the Library of Alexandria

Perhaps the concept should have been that of a building with a lot of books in it instead...