BIBLIOMANIA 101: A Brief History of My Love Affair With Books, part one

Based on the small, illustrated book of the same title, explores what it means to have a deep and abiding passion for all things typographically bound. Shows original footage from David Christopher Lane's extensive library and includes a nostalgic look back at the famous Bodhi Tree bookstore. Also describes searching for books throughout California and India and elsewhere.
Here is a sample from the introduction:
I suffer from a most incurable disease. It is technically known as bibliomania, which simply translated means “book madness.” I love books too much. My family is convinced that I got it from my father, Warren, who also suffered from it but to a lesser degree. However, the malady didn't really mutate and take over my body until I was 16 or so. That was because I happened upon a unique bookstore in West Hollywood called the Bodhi Tree. Situated on Melrose Avenue, near La Cienga, the Bodhi Tree housed a most remarkable collection of books on philosophy and eastern religions. It was also one of the only bookstores that had chairs (this was before Barnes and Noble and Borders) and the proprietors didn’t mind if customers sat for a spell and read their books. They even offered you a free cup of tea.

[@bunnygirlerika9489]

Its so rare to find bookshops like that anymore.

[@michaelhipps4430]

One of my two most favorite TH-cam videos I’ve ever watched. Thanks so much for this.

[@dannyh7446]

Really enjoyed your journey of books. Got shivers down my spine watching it.

[@dalydegagne1839]

David, I so much enjoyed your beautiful and delightful journey through the enchanting world of books!

[@MT_FIN]

Cant wait for the part two! I absolutely loved this video, thank you!

[@smokinmystic7363]

Dave! EXCELLENT video! I appreciate the shout out! ( this is Coop, I realize I’ve never commented under my TH-cam icon!). Much better narration than I could have ever provided! I didn’t know many of the facts you reveal within; the Gere, Leary encounters you reveal, etc. But I must say, I’d be more impressed if you had actually read all those books!🤣🤣🤣

[@hannahoro5721]

I loved everything! I am a book addict, too! Thank you so much for this wonderful video!🙏

[@flatearthsubgeniussociety6249]

Amazing video, you're living my dream life!

[@Coderama]

What a journey, just made me so happy

[@BharatBhushanBhagatMegh]

Fantastic.

[@sita4827]

Fantastically Nice....!!

[@LumocolorARTnr1319]

A gentle madness

[@justanotherbum007]

Physical copy>digital copy

[@thegentlymad5769]

I’m not exactly a lover of people, but I love the books they produce.

[@MrRatherino]

we are contemporaries in many aspects..alas, my eyesight dims with age.take extra care of yours! RS!

[@xvarzka33]

Have you tried reading audiobooks?

[@jacquelineguidry704]

Allha king Terrence God

[@smokinmystic7363]

Or maybe you have!!!🤷‍♂️