Reader Collection (page 8)

Sheep farming, woman reading electronic ear tags in sheep flock at market, Holmfirth Livestock Market, Yorkshire, England, october

Sheep farming, farmer with Beltex sheep in race, having electronic ear tag read for identification, England, november

VCR head drum. This device is employed within a VCR to read and to write to the videotape. Data from the tape is converted into signals for the television

CD drive, simulated X-ray
CD drive. Simulated X-ray of a compact disc (CD) drive from a computer. A disc is in the sliding tray at bottom. This will retract into the machine

CD drive, coloured X-ray
CD drive. Coloured X-ray of a compact disc (CD) drive from a computer. A disc is in the sliding tray at bottom. This will retract into the machine

Solar water heater, 19th century artwork
Solar water heater. 19th century artwork of a parabolic solar water heater (upper right) powering a steam engine (centre) driving a printing press (centre left)

Memory card reader. Profile view of a compact flash memory card reader with part of the case removed, showing the internal circuit board (centre)

Memory card reader, X-ray artwork. Computer image of profile view of a compact flash memory card reader with part of the case removed, showing the internal circuit board (centre)

MULREADY: SONNET, 1839. The Sonnet. Oil on canvas by William Mulready, 1839

SPAIN: PALM-READING. La vida Madrilena romantica: buenaventura en la porteria. Oil on canvas, Spanish, 19th century

ASTRAY FROM THE STEERAGE. Still from the 1921 motion picture Astray from the Steerage

EMIL JANNINGS (1884-1950). German actor. Jannings as Orgon in the German film Tartuffe, 1926, after Molire
EMIL JANNINGS (1884-1950). German actor. Jannings as Orgon in the German film Tartuffe, 1926, after Molière

Harley Davidson Hardtail Pan

Card of Yogi Fazalelahi Sheikh
The card of Yogi Fazalelahi Sheikh - the Great Fire Walker and Famous Spiritualist

Boy on stilts
A boy on stilts smiles out at the reader

Woman reading a book on the beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

The main reading room at The National Library, Beijing, China, Asia

Beach and sea mist, Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada
Beach and sea mist, Queen Charlotte Island, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Man reading at Besakih Temple (Mother Temple), Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Statue on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Young people outside the Colonial cafe in Nolita neighbourhood, Manhattan, New York, United States of America, North America

Moussem des fiancees, Imilchil, High Atlas, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Men in topi hats sitting on the banks of the Bagmati River at dawn on the day of the Hindu festival of Shivaratri, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Buddhist monk reading a book, Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fish stall, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Gondolier reading newspaper, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Archaeological area, Ctesiphon, Iraq, Middle East

Men reading newspapers, Meherangarh Fort, jodphur, Rajasthan, India

Fresco of Jesses Tree, Old and New Testament figures, Moldovita Monastery Church, 1537, Moldavia, Romania

Historic independence location where Menelik defeated the Italians, Adua (Adwa) (Adowa) village, Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Christian pilgrims, festival of Easter, Cathedral, Axoum (Axum) (Aksum), Tigre region, Ethiopia, Africa

Pilgrim reads Holy Bible in Bet Maryam (St. Mary s) courtyard, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

French Trade Card 20C
The hand-out of a French fortune-teller of Lyon - clairvoyant, palm-reader, card-teller and Secret Egyptian Work

History of Moll Flanders
A portrait said to be taken from life in Newgate (prison); designed to give the reader the impression that she was a living person

Shakespeare and Family
A precocious and voracius reader, young William reads aloud to his family in their Stratford home

Printing, 16th Century
A printing office showing the compositor, the printers and the proof-reader at work

Fire in a Hotel Room
Fire breaks out in a hotel room when a late-night reader falls asleep

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"The Reader: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" In the captivating artwork of Federico Faruffini, we are transported to a world where books hold the power to transport us beyond our reality. The Reader immerses herself in the pages, seeking solace and escape among the old tales that have stood the test of time. Charles Dana Gibson's illustration takes us back to 1900, where a woman finds respite amidst stacks of books. In her search for relief, she discovers that literature has an uncanny ability to soothe even the most troubled souls. Broad Street in Reading, Berkshire invites pedestrians into its semi-pedestrianized realm. Amongst them stands Lloyds Bank, reminding us that readers come from all walks of life – finding sanctuary within their favorite stories regardless of location or profession. From Tampa's cigar factory emerges a reader who defies stereotypes. Amidst his work breaks, he delves into books and newspapers alike - proving that knowledge knows no boundaries nor limitations. In Ethiopia's Bet Medhane Alem (Saviour of the World), we witness a reader engrossed in ancient scriptures. Here lies evidence that reading is not confined by language or culture; it transcends borders as individuals seek enlightenment through written words. A Tibetan Buddhist monk sits serenely at Boudhanath Stupa in Nepal with scriptures spread before him – demonstrating how spiritual seekers find guidance and wisdom through their dedicated reading practices. Creechs Bookshop becomes a haven for bibliophiles - those who revel in exploring shelves upon shelves filled with literary treasures, and is here they discover new worlds waiting between each page turned. Palm-reading takes center stage as we glimpse into early 20th-century mysticism. A Gypsy woman studies a man's palm intently, revealing secrets hidden within lines etched on skin - reminding us that reading extends far beyond just words on paper.