Here is a sketch of a lady who is reading a book in a train. Some observations:
- Use of book cover is very common in Japan. Possible reasons: privacy and protection.
- Hand covering the handbag on the laps.
- Dress is neatly tucked under legs.
- Sitting posture is perfectly straight.
Regarding book cover:
- Choices of material: traditional Japanese fabric, Japanese paper (和紙), leather, plastic and more.
- Just like iPhone case and phone strap, a book cover is an avenue of expressing personality and sense of fashion. Colour, pattern, handcrafted vs. mass produced, material are all important factors.
- Functionality: other than protecting the book from rain and dirt in order to keep it’s reselling value, I think privacy is also an important reason to use a book cover. Train in Tokyo, especially during rush hours, can be very crowded. It is difficult to define personal space, so using a book cover should at least give you some sense of privacy.
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