Simon Verity Considers the Stacks

After Charles Warren's illuminating talk about the history and construction of the NYPL Stacks ("Keeping the Stacks Intact: The case for preservation at the New York Public Library," presented by the ICAA on Wednesday, January 30, 2013), ICAA Council of Advisor member Simon Verity was compelled to make the following drawings in inimitable and witty response. A renowned sculptor and master stone carver, Mr. Verity felt the talk was important and wished to share his concern about the future of the NYPL stacks in the form of this illustrated commentary below.