The Gimble is a nifty tool. It's not the most versatile book holder (it won't work with larger books), but it's small, modestly priced, and cleverly designed and named. I like using it to hold books open while I'm typing out passages.
Why gimble? The OED definition of gimbal helps out:
A contrivance by means of which articles for use at sea (esp. the compass and the chronometer) are suspended so as to keep a horizontal position. It usually consists of a pair of rings moving on pivots in such a way as to have a free motion in two directions at right angles, so as to counteract the motion of the vessel.This reading tool might be understood as a metaphorical gimbal: it keeps the book open in a horizontal position and allow for easy page-turning in two directions.
Gimble Hands Free Book Holder (Barnes and Noble)(Thanks, Elaine!)
Gimble (That company called "if")
Ooh, exactly what I've asked Santa (my husband) to buy me for Christmas, so I can quote at greater length on my blog! I'll have to see what shipping to Germany costs.
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