"It's a sneak peek into their private lives," said Princeton University history professor Kevin Kruse. "How legitimate it is, is a big question. I think I've seen some people clearly propped up. it's usually copies of their own book in the background."Depending on the subject and the reach, bookshelves can serve as billboards for those inclined. They could also provide a chance for the well-read -- or those who wish they were -- to toot their literary horn.
"I think as human beings, we're naturally curious. We want to know more about the people that we're looking at," said certified home stager Lora Cristofari. "A bookcase, how it's styled and the types of books on there, can really reveal a lot about a person's personality." Conservative commentator David Frum, a staff writer at The Atlantic magazine, has gone so far as to provide bookshelf backdrop explainers during his new "Quarantine Q & A" sitdown video series.
"We're catching people at a disadvantage," he said. "We're being invited into spaces where we would not normally go." For those looking to use a professional look for their next Zoom call or in-home video shoot, decent lighting and proper camera placement are good places to start.
Not going to lie. I check out all the bookshelves behind everyone that posts. Have purchased or borrowed some interesting titles found on Twitter.
Great 'reporting'. defundctv
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and none of these “ backdrops “ aren’t “ staged “ ? back·drop /ˈbakˌdrop/ noun a painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery. ⬅️
Trudeau has a sock rack