Does surrounding yourself with discovery inspire your creativity? Jay Walker thinks so and I agree, even having only looked at the photos. The entrepreneur, who has twice been listed in TIME magazine's list of the "50 most influential business leaders in the digital age", has created an amazing library.
Here books are not just collected for collections sake, but for the how they changed the way people think. Robert Hook's Micrographica, from 1665, containing images seen through a microscope there. And the theme of the books is strengthened by the inspiring objects that surround them, such as Sputnik.
The elegant and traditional library look is highlighted by intricately etched glasswork along the library's walkways that glow with representations of history. The spectacular displays often include seemingly juxtaposed works that Walker uses to highlight possibilities.
The movie is a presentation by Jay about his library, delivered for TED in 2008. Images and much information about the library was obtained from Wired.
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