For as long as books and libraries have existed, the voices and ideas of the past have been preserved as authentic treasures of knowledge and pleasure. That something invisible like language, through writing, should silently persist until a hand awakens it to the delight of the eyes and the happiness of the heart is a trap that the enduring lays for time. Imaginary Libraries by Mario Satz traces and resurrects the atmosphere of those places of study where both repose and inspiration revealed their respective benefits to visitors. Thus, amidst losses, fires, thefts, and book donations, we explore the history of these fantastic libraries with the feeling of contemplating all of humanity committed to acquiring knowledge, true to itself or at odds with its best causes. More than the history of books, Mario Satz tells the story of their inalienable readers.