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I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

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My name is Jakub Pavlovsky and I’m a 21-year-old supporter of reading books. I was born in Slovakia but I’ve been living in the Czech Republic for several years. A few months ago, I realized that people weren’t reading books as much as they did before. Nowadays, they prefer modern technologies rather than a lovely and interesting book. Of course, there are still many people who never forget about the beauty of stories written on paper. Unfortunately, there are more who just don’t appreciate it.

Therefore, I created a project called “BOOK’S CALLING” and I did it on social media – I want to spread a traditional idea through a modern system. The project’s motto is “Make Time For Reading. Anywhere, Anytime.” I keep the pose of sitting at the same angle and posture in all of the photos, as if the world and environment pivots around this pose throughout the day, every day.

I specialize in photography and my work comprises of reading portraits in everyday life. I hope to encourage more people to read and get lost in a book.

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“Books are the mirrors of the soul” – Virginia Woolf

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it” – P. J. O’Rourke

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid” – Jane Austen

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I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book” – J.K. Rowling

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I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity” – G.K. Chesterton

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“Great books help you understand, and they help you feel understood” – John Green

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“I guess there are never enough books” – John Steinbeck

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“The odd thing about people who had many books was how they always wanted more” – Patricia A. McKillip

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I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

“If the crowns of all the kingdoms of Europe were laid down at my feet in exchange for my books and my love of reading, I would spurn them all” – François Fénelon

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

I Show People They Can Read Books Anywhere And Anytime

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Jakub Pavlovsky

A 22-year-old supporter of reading books from Prague, CZ.

A 22-year-old supporter of reading books from Prague, CZ.

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MarkFlower 9 years ago

You're a funny guy. Bet you got lots of looks from passerby's

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JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

Yes :D I did.

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guess 9 years ago

It's a wonderful message and the execution is well done. But could you tell us personally why reading is so important to you? I'm curious :)

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JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

I'm sorry but my answer is longer than it is allowed here :)

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KimD(yarning4asmile) 9 years ago

I love it! There is something about the smell of a book and the places it can take me that I will never let go of.

5points

CedricHogan 9 years ago

Apart from not being able to sit like that for many, many years, I totally agree with your premise. However, you are missing the coffee

2points

LucieMezul 9 years ago

The face of a passing man on the Charles Bridge :D

2points

CosetteFuryo 9 years ago

this is wonderdul! When I was a kid I proved I could read anywhere and be so absorbed, undisturbed into any circumstances: my mom took me shopping to the supermarket and left me at the books' section; I sat on the floor, took a book and started reading... until I look around and saw the suppermarket completely deserted. I then heard my mom shouting my name, but decided to go back to my book. with security guys she took me and removed me from the bliss i wa in. It was then i realised the foul smell: the supermaket got evacuated because someone dropped a bottle of ammonia... right in the book section. I was there, next to it, the whole time, not smelling a thing. I am now immune to ammonia smell. I am also aware that the whole world can collapse around me and i would not cre if i am reading a good book.

1point

CosetteFuryo 9 years ago

I apologise for the typos...

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OgnjenPetrovic 9 years ago

6th picture, the guy on the left, holding hand with a girl... his look really sums it all up

1point

BarboraHabalová 9 years ago

V rušnom obchoďáku by som si knihu asi nevedela poriadne užiť, ale nápad skvelý! Btw, tiež už žijem v ČR nejaký ten piatok ...:)

1point

BenuBennuu 9 years ago

this is cool

1point

CedricHogan 9 years ago

Apart from not being able to sit like that for years, I like your premise. However, you are missing the coffee which is so necessary!

1point

SadiaDoha 9 years ago

Its amazing. I love to read books as well. A bookstore is one of my favorite place on earth. Thank you inspiring others. Keep reading.

1point

CindyScott 9 years ago

love it,, love reading,, guess what ?? BOOKS

1point

RachelBlalock 8 years ago

I love books. Love everything about books. Those book wreaths that are so popular...they HURT ME. People are DESTROYING BOOKS! Blasphemy, lol! ;) I did FINALLY download the kindle app for my phone...and I will admit, reading on the phone and *always* having a book to go to (no worries about finishing one and not having another!) is nice...But it will never replace real books. :) I hit up the local used book seller at least once a week...I come home with two loaded shopping bags every time. The old books never go back...the collection just becomes more vast, lol! ;)

0points

DegasdancersLestranger 8 years ago

for me, I get easily distracted. need silence in a uncrowded corner in order for me to indulge my reading.

0points

ZalSlowix 8 years ago

u live in a beautiful city! czechs seem to be cool people. regards from a polish jew in brooklyn.

0points

lizzydits 8 years ago

you are living your life right!

0points

InesR. 8 years ago

Oh Prague <3

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TheguywithAnawesomehat 9 years ago

Your hair looks like Josefumi Kujo's.

0points

DavidGirard 9 years ago

I' readind a book : internet era, the end of reading

0points

DavidGirard 9 years ago

i no longer like to read ; I only listen to conferencies about items I like on Videosharing platform

0points

Rhon 9 years ago

After a "readathon" at school, my son carried a book with him everywhere. When I was doing the shopping he would find a place in the shop to sit and read until I was finished. He would read on the 3 minute drive from home to school. Even now at 23 he has a book downloaded on his phone so when he comes out with me he can read if he is waiting for me. A love of books is a wonderful thing.

0points

AlinaDvortsova 9 years ago

These are not comfortable reading positions. I think it is better to get comfortable and warm to read couple of chapters, than stop anywhere to grab just a few paragraphs.

0points

JussPitti 9 years ago

I personally find audiobooks more portable

0points

BrigitteCalkins 9 years ago

I love this. I'm just the same as you, I am always reading (to the detriment of other things that I should be doing).

0points

PhuongTruc 9 years ago

<3 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish that i could have a boyfriend who read a lot :3

0points

DespinaKapouni 9 years ago

Whaaaaaa? Dogs are allowed in buses? :( In my country they re not. Great project and totally agree with the concept :)))

0points

MichałWoźniak 9 years ago

I always carry a book with m anywhere I go. I wouldn't have thought of inconveniencing others by sitting in the middle of a sidewalk.

0points

MarinaG 9 years ago

It's a great way to get people thinking! It is very much needed in Iran! May I ask where is the 7th photo?

0points

PixelPixie 9 years ago

Being so inconsiderate to others does more harm than good. Getting in everyones way just gives readers a bad name!

0points

FelipeRibeiro 9 years ago

try reading 80 pages on each of those spots, maybey you will chance your mind

0points

PixelPixie 9 years ago

I'm all for promoting reading, being a huge bibliophile myself, but sitting in peoples way like that is just inconsiderate and rude.

0points

JirkaVogt 9 years ago

Super! :)

0points

CarlDraper 9 years ago

If you sit in the middle of a crowded street people are gonna trip over a hipster twat.

0points

Asta198 9 years ago

I'm curious, what were you reading? ;)

0points

KarlieRose 9 years ago

I get it, you can read books wherever, It's clever, some pics are good and cute but some places are definitely tripping hazards for people.

0points

KohnFJennedy 9 years ago

Now try that in a war zone

0points

LorraAllen 9 years ago

wow, a book? he's reading a book? I wonder why he doesn't have an iPhone? <

0points

FelipeRibeiro 9 years ago

dude, this is not nice, ok? making everywhere your own private spot is not delicate.

0points

RafaellaBueno 9 years ago

I think reading should be something that one does because one wants to read book X, not just for the sake of reading.

0points

sneakcollector 9 years ago

well, you can read wherever you want. but if you are an encumbrance to others you should get kicked away from your public individualism :))

0points

BarboraHabalová 9 years ago

V rušnom obchoďáku by som si knihu asi nevedela poriadne užiť, ale nápad skvelý :) Btw tiež už žijem v ČR nejaký ten piatok..:)

0points

VirginiaSu 9 years ago

This is wonderful. But is it just me, or does it look like it's photoshopped in some pictures? I'm not saying it is, just looks like it is.

0points

JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

Some people told me the same. But not, nothing is photoshopped :D I only use filters.

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AudreyWright 9 years ago

Have you had any success. I assume at least a small amount of people stopped you to see what you're doing, did you convince anyone to read ?

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JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

Yes, I did :-) Several people asked me what I was doing so I explained it to them. And some of them wrote me that I inspired them to read.

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MarkFlower 9 years ago

You're a funny guy. Bet you got lots of looks from passerby's

11points

JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

Yes :D I did.

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guess 9 years ago

It's a wonderful message and the execution is well done. But could you tell us personally why reading is so important to you? I'm curious :)

6points

JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

I'm sorry but my answer is longer than it is allowed here :)

5points

Load More Replies...

KimD(yarning4asmile) 9 years ago

I love it! There is something about the smell of a book and the places it can take me that I will never let go of.

5points

CedricHogan 9 years ago

Apart from not being able to sit like that for many, many years, I totally agree with your premise. However, you are missing the coffee

2points

LucieMezul 9 years ago

The face of a passing man on the Charles Bridge :D

2points

CosetteFuryo 9 years ago

this is wonderdul! When I was a kid I proved I could read anywhere and be so absorbed, undisturbed into any circumstances: my mom took me shopping to the supermarket and left me at the books' section; I sat on the floor, took a book and started reading... until I look around and saw the suppermarket completely deserted. I then heard my mom shouting my name, but decided to go back to my book. with security guys she took me and removed me from the bliss i wa in. It was then i realised the foul smell: the supermaket got evacuated because someone dropped a bottle of ammonia... right in the book section. I was there, next to it, the whole time, not smelling a thing. I am now immune to ammonia smell. I am also aware that the whole world can collapse around me and i would not cre if i am reading a good book.

1point

CosetteFuryo 9 years ago

I apologise for the typos...

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OgnjenPetrovic 9 years ago

6th picture, the guy on the left, holding hand with a girl... his look really sums it all up

1point

BarboraHabalová 9 years ago

V rušnom obchoďáku by som si knihu asi nevedela poriadne užiť, ale nápad skvelý! Btw, tiež už žijem v ČR nejaký ten piatok ...:)

1point

BenuBennuu 9 years ago

this is cool

1point

CedricHogan 9 years ago

Apart from not being able to sit like that for years, I like your premise. However, you are missing the coffee which is so necessary!

1point

SadiaDoha 9 years ago

Its amazing. I love to read books as well. A bookstore is one of my favorite place on earth. Thank you inspiring others. Keep reading.

1point

CindyScott 9 years ago

love it,, love reading,, guess what ?? BOOKS

1point

RachelBlalock 8 years ago

I love books. Love everything about books. Those book wreaths that are so popular...they HURT ME. People are DESTROYING BOOKS! Blasphemy, lol! ;) I did FINALLY download the kindle app for my phone...and I will admit, reading on the phone and *always* having a book to go to (no worries about finishing one and not having another!) is nice...But it will never replace real books. :) I hit up the local used book seller at least once a week...I come home with two loaded shopping bags every time. The old books never go back...the collection just becomes more vast, lol! ;)

0points

DegasdancersLestranger 8 years ago

for me, I get easily distracted. need silence in a uncrowded corner in order for me to indulge my reading.

0points

ZalSlowix 8 years ago

u live in a beautiful city! czechs seem to be cool people. regards from a polish jew in brooklyn.

0points

lizzydits 8 years ago

you are living your life right!

0points

InesR. 8 years ago

Oh Prague <3

0points

TheguywithAnawesomehat 9 years ago

Your hair looks like Josefumi Kujo's.

0points

DavidGirard 9 years ago

I' readind a book : internet era, the end of reading

0points

DavidGirard 9 years ago

i no longer like to read ; I only listen to conferencies about items I like on Videosharing platform

0points

Rhon 9 years ago

After a "readathon" at school, my son carried a book with him everywhere. When I was doing the shopping he would find a place in the shop to sit and read until I was finished. He would read on the 3 minute drive from home to school. Even now at 23 he has a book downloaded on his phone so when he comes out with me he can read if he is waiting for me. A love of books is a wonderful thing.

0points

AlinaDvortsova 9 years ago

These are not comfortable reading positions. I think it is better to get comfortable and warm to read couple of chapters, than stop anywhere to grab just a few paragraphs.

0points

JussPitti 9 years ago

I personally find audiobooks more portable

0points

BrigitteCalkins 9 years ago

I love this. I'm just the same as you, I am always reading (to the detriment of other things that I should be doing).

0points

PhuongTruc 9 years ago

<3 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish that i could have a boyfriend who read a lot :3

0points

DespinaKapouni 9 years ago

Whaaaaaa? Dogs are allowed in buses? :( In my country they re not. Great project and totally agree with the concept :)))

0points

MichałWoźniak 9 years ago

I always carry a book with m anywhere I go. I wouldn't have thought of inconveniencing others by sitting in the middle of a sidewalk.

0points

MarinaG 9 years ago

It's a great way to get people thinking! It is very much needed in Iran! May I ask where is the 7th photo?

0points

PixelPixie 9 years ago

Being so inconsiderate to others does more harm than good. Getting in everyones way just gives readers a bad name!

0points

FelipeRibeiro 9 years ago

try reading 80 pages on each of those spots, maybey you will chance your mind

0points

PixelPixie 9 years ago

I'm all for promoting reading, being a huge bibliophile myself, but sitting in peoples way like that is just inconsiderate and rude.

0points

JirkaVogt 9 years ago

Super! :)

0points

CarlDraper 9 years ago

If you sit in the middle of a crowded street people are gonna trip over a hipster twat.

0points

Asta198 9 years ago

I'm curious, what were you reading? ;)

0points

KarlieRose 9 years ago

I get it, you can read books wherever, It's clever, some pics are good and cute but some places are definitely tripping hazards for people.

0points

KohnFJennedy 9 years ago

Now try that in a war zone

0points

LorraAllen 9 years ago

wow, a book? he's reading a book? I wonder why he doesn't have an iPhone? <

0points

FelipeRibeiro 9 years ago

dude, this is not nice, ok? making everywhere your own private spot is not delicate.

0points

RafaellaBueno 9 years ago

I think reading should be something that one does because one wants to read book X, not just for the sake of reading.

0points

sneakcollector 9 years ago

well, you can read wherever you want. but if you are an encumbrance to others you should get kicked away from your public individualism :))

0points

BarboraHabalová 9 years ago

V rušnom obchoďáku by som si knihu asi nevedela poriadne užiť, ale nápad skvelý :) Btw tiež už žijem v ČR nejaký ten piatok..:)

0points

VirginiaSu 9 years ago

This is wonderful. But is it just me, or does it look like it's photoshopped in some pictures? I'm not saying it is, just looks like it is.

0points

JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

Some people told me the same. But not, nothing is photoshopped :D I only use filters.

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AudreyWright 9 years ago

Have you had any success. I assume at least a small amount of people stopped you to see what you're doing, did you convince anyone to read ?

0points

JakubPavlovsky (Post author) 9 years ago

Yes, I did :-) Several people asked me what I was doing so I explained it to them. And some of them wrote me that I inspired them to read.

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