# Voyeuristic Library Captures The 'People Sleeping in Libraries' Series Secretly Captures Nappers By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-in-libraries References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/george-oates-people-sleeping-in-libraries) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/george/galleries/72157622566655097/) A series of photographs curated by George Oates entitled 'People Sleeping in Libraries' captures people caught snoozing. The photos show different people napping in [a variety of libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-library-board-of-singapore). Each of the captures shows a different person resting their heads in a peaceful slumber. Since libraries are a naturally quiet place, they are the perfect place to take a nap and the people captured in these photographs seem to have taken advantage of that. The voyeuristic photos were taken by a wide variety of photographers. People Sleeping in Libraries shows people from across the world taking naps in their respective libraries. This international series of captures has people [napping in various awkward positions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-collection-1) as they attempt to position themselves comfortably. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Library Napping:** An emerging trend of people seeking peaceful napping spaces in libraries. - **Voyeuristic Photography:** The rise of curated photo series capturing candid moments of unsuspecting individuals. - **Awkward Comfort:** An increasing acceptance of unconventional sleeping positions as a means of finding rest and relaxation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Library Services:** Opportunity for libraries to explore new ways to cater to the needs of patrons seeking quiet spaces for napping. - **Photography:** Photographers can capitalize on the demand for voyeuristic photography by capturing candid moments in unique settings. - **Sleep and Wellness:** Innovative sleep solutions companies can leverage the trend of unconventional sleeping positions to offer products and services that promote better rest and relaxation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Library Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-library-at-night.md) - [Vertical Nap Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napping-pods.md) - [Secret Sleep Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleepeasy.md) - [Mobile Reading Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-us.md) - [Redesigning Restful Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anew-project.md) - [Upright Cafe Sleeping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-harajuku.md) - [Nap-Oriented Structural Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-nap-chair.md) - [Open-Air Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-billyotheque.md) - [Unfiltered Sleep Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-sleep-talk.md)