This book is full of books

[cyrano]

I'm looking at Kindle accessories, thinking about a cover for my Yuletide present. Right now I'm leaning toward repurposed books, something like I think Roisnoir would come up with. I'm leery of things that would cover the keyboard, or insets that would make clicking the 'turn page' buttons inaccessible, and I'm looking for suggestions from either Kindle readers or artists or Kindle artists.

Comments

[lil-m-moses.livejournal.com]

I like the concept, but $35 for an old book cover and a couple pieces of elastic? For starters, I'd worry about the Kindle slipping out vertically, and you're right - the placement on those straps is nonideal. I have a Built neoprene sleeve for mine and love it. The part I love most is that it protects the Kindle while I'm carrying it around and if I drop it, but it's also super-easy to get the Kindle in and out at a whim, it's machine washable, and I can just put the Kindle in upside down while I'm charging it.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

That one also comes with velcro, and the straps don't appear to hit any keys. But yes, it's more to present the concept of what I'm looking for rather than "I'm buying this one".

Does a neoprene sleeve also make it bathtub safe?

[amanda_lodden.livejournal.com]

A ziploc bag makes it bathtub safe, assuming you're not submerging it.

Protip: put the Kindle in so that the "Ziploc" logo is on the back. It's much easier to read that way.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

That or write the book text over the logo. That way you're not missing anything.

[jendaviswilson.livejournal.com]

I bought this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BUJTKG/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

I like it because:
1. The vertical flip and stand makes it good for reading while eating breakfast at a table. I can also stick a finger in between when it is open which makes it easy to read one-handed.
2. The edges of the leather stick out just enough to protect edge drops, and the front can close to protect the screen in a bag (already had one free out-of-warranty screen replacement before getting the case, thanks Amazon!)
3. Sparkly red!

Also, a gallon-size Ziploc makes your Kindle bathtub-safe.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Also, 85% off (plus $4 shipping).
A $13 investment doesn't sound too bad, even if it's not the look I was going for.

[jendaviswilson.livejournal.com]

Make sure it fits your Kindle version! I have a Kindle 2.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Good call. All I know is "it has a keyboard". (:
I figure the box or the docs tell me though.