Fake books?? Wtf

[LawnFever]

I keep seeing these fake books posted online, which I’ve always thought were pretty odd but I’ve only just found out they’re sometimes more expensive than real books - like they’re £25 for a blank book with a fake cover, what’s the bloody point?

I was on a FB page, a few people posted a link to where to buy them and some sets of three were £100 +

Why on earth are people paying more money for fake books than they could just buy a real book for? Even if you’re not planning on reading them and it’s for ‘decor’

Aibu to think people could just buy real books?

I saw someone ask the same question on a DIY Facebook group.
The question was met with outrage and confusion! 😂😂

Forgot to say YANBU!

I had not heard of this, but I am gobsmacked! It is definately very odd.

That is really weird, I don't understand it at all

That’s really weird - as you say actual coffee table books of those brands can be bought for a similar price.

Presumably the people who do this have some sort of fear of books and the thought of actually reading one and interrupting their viewing of Love Island.

It’s the ultimate in the Instagram life, all cringeworthy show with absolutely no substance or sense of reality behind it.

Yanbu

There are so many “stylish” books that also have interesting content.

The lengths people will go to, to appear cultured whilst having no interest in being so, is astonishing.

Perhaps their heads are as empty as their books?

god some people are dumb

That is weird!
I've heard of people selling curated libraries but that is usually real books, just with covers to match an asthetic and more often used by film/tv companies or for high end show homes.
Ordinary people could just buy real books, even if you didn't want to read them surely it would be cheaper to go to a book discounter and get ones with covers that match your cushions or whatever?

The books in the picture look like you could just print the name off on a normal printer and then wrap any book with the paper to get the same effect for free.

I also don't understand wallpaper that looks like shelves full of books.

Urgh chav central.

I should’ve checked this before, but you can buy a real Chanel archive book from Waterstones for £30, or spend £25 on a blank/fake one...

There's always been people with more money than taste. 🤷‍♀️

Some people are scared of books or have no interest in them.
Meh. I won't judge. But, equally, I won't have them in my life

Awful.

I've seen people on Instagram paint their book covers so that they match their decor too. Bizarre.

I just don't understand. If you don't like reading or books, fine no shame in that. But why pretend to have fashion books? If you are going to pretend why spend so much, just do it yourself.

Wtf... Theres really no words geddit?

Truly bizzare! But at least no actual books were harmed - I hope! Or are those real books painted over?
I find books where the pages have been cut into a shape more upsetting.

rainbow totally agree !
shaniac we shouldn’t be so quick to judge a book by its cover surely ?

Oops, folded not cut! It still upsets me though!

i will take a leaf out of these books and stay silent.

I don't get it either but to each his own. Some people on this thread think they are so superior.

It just looks rough to have that kind of junk on display. Something an MLM would have trying to show off living their best life 🤭

@Shaniac

i will take a leaf out of these books and stay silent.

Winner!!!!