# Opulent Library Photography This Photographer Captures Libraries and Their Book-Covered Beauty By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-photography References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/franck-bohbot-house-of-books-update) & [franckbohbot](http://www.franckbohbot.com/) Franck Bohbot has traveled the world to add to his portfolio of library photography. Libraries have always been an esteemed educational space, yet their [architectural beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-nooks) is often overlooked. Bohbot has traveled from Rome to Tokyo and has captured drastically different versions of libraries, some centuries old and others [ultra modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espace-gabrielle-chanel). It is interesting to look at the many distinct cities Bohbot traveled to and assess the architectural detail that adorn these cultural institutions. This library photography series is a great reminder of how the architecture of each city and era are extremely different. Despite unique aesthetic differences, each of these libraries showcase an abundance of wonderful books. This photo series reminds us the next time we're in a library, take your eyes off your book for a second and admire the magnificent interior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Library Tourism:** As library architecture gains more attention, there will be an increase in tourism to libraries around the world, creating opportunities for new business ventures and services. - **Heritage Preservation:** The popularity of library photography highlights the need for preserving cultural and historical architecture, which presents opportunities for investment in restoration and preservation industries. - **Architectural Bookstores:** The beauty of library architecture could inspire new bookstores to incorporate similar elements into their design, offering a unique shopping experience and potentially disrupting traditional bookstore layouts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** The rise in library tourism could create new opportunities for travel agencies, tour guides, and hotel and restaurant industries in areas surrounding popular libraries. - **Restoration and Preservation:** The demand for preserving historical architecture could create opportunities for businesses specializing in restoration and preservation of cultural landmarks. - **Bookstores:** The incorporation of unique and aesthetically pleasing architecture into bookstores could offer a disruptive innovation to the traditional bookstore experience, creating opportunities for new businesses within the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Mobile Glass Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-libreria.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md) - [Open-Air Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-billyotheque.md)