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This limited-edition BILLY JÄDER bookcase is up for grabs. Photo: IKEA
The world-famous Billy bookcase from IKEA is turning 30 this year, and the company is pulling out all the stops to celebrate. (Shouldn't a 30-year-old graduate to the more sophisticated "Bill"? No matter.) For a limited time--now until they run out (or the end of January 2010)--IKEA is selling two patterned versions and we're giving one of them to one of you!
Forget birch veneer. We're offering up the new BILLY JÄDER, covered in graffiti of William Shakespeare's love sonnets. Designer Annika Bryngelson says she had a romantic young man in mind when she was working on this, but we think anyone with a children's room or a modern aesthetic could pull it off.
It measures 31.5" wide x 79.5" high x 11" deep and it's also available in green print on white and orange print on white. Since the Billy was designed in 1979, IKEA has sold 41 million of them. According to IKEA, those 41 million bookcases laid end to end would wrap around the world twice. It boggles the mind.
To enter, leave a comment below telling us your favorite book.
The literary-minded bookcase is covered with William Shakespeare's words. Photo: IKEA
* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us your favorite book.
* The comment must be left before 5pm EST on Friday, October 23, 2009.
* You may enter only once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive a limited-edition BILLY JÄDER bookcase from IKEA (valued at $49.99). Note that the prize will be mailed directly from IKEA so that it arrives in the best condition possible.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
* Click here for complete Official Rules. Winners will be notified by email, so be sure to provide a valid email address!
Reader comments (Page 1 of 7)
My favorite book is "To Kill a Mockinbird." I have a ton of books in boxes from moving that need a good home in my new house. This IKEA bookshelf would be perfect for them!
ReplyMy favorite book is The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
ReplyMy favorite book is *Tuesday's With Morrie*, by Mitch Album.
ReplyThe Bible is my favorite book,it has everything in it and covers just about all situtations.It is my teacher,my doctor,my best friend and my guide.
ReplyThis is the book for me.Libby Langdon: 5 Tips to Make a Small Space Look Bigger.
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My favorite book is LETTERS TO A YOUNG POET, by Rainier Maria Rilke. It speaks to you (me, anyway) whether you are young or not, poet or not.
ReplyMy favorite book of all time is Kurt Vonnegut's Breakfast of Champions
ReplyMy favorite book is I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb.
ReplyMy favorite book(s) are Pillars of the Earth, and I also really liked the sequel, but since I only read it the one time, I forget it's name. Also loved the Sheild of Three Lions. Sorry, it's hard to narrow all the greats down to one favorite.
ReplyIt's so hard to choose! I have about 50 favorite books (which is why I need another bookcase!). Let's go with an almost obvious one - The Host by Stephenie Meyer (also author of Twilight books). If you like Twilight but haven't read The Host, what are you waiting for? Get to the bookstore right now!
ReplyMy fave book is The Alchemist
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My favorite book is East of Eden.
ReplyMy favorite book is The Stand by Steven King. Thanks so much.
ReplyMy favorite book....so many great ones....but I will go with an author you all know: The Stand by Stephen King
ReplyThank you. :-)
My favorite book is the Diary of Anne Frank. It's a sad ending, but the WWII time period is fascinating to me.
ReplyMy favorite book of all time is where the red fern grows
ReplyEven though I have read it at least 50 times I still start balling like a baby when the sad part hits. You would think since I know its comming I could get a grip but noooooooooooo
Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham.
Replythe god delusion - richard dawkins
ReplyMy favorite book is Digital Hood by P.J. Rondinone. This book is a great book but more importantly the author was my professor and he was the most amazing person on earth. He was the reason that I became a teacher. He made learning fun and interesting. When he passed away a piece of my heart died with him.
Replythe dark tower SK
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