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darcydoesfuckall · 1 month

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Discount Crowley from the BNF au (written by @mrghostrat - don't mind the tag btw, just making it easier for people to find you.)

Did this impromptu cosplay on a whim during a discord call (the Bilv discord writing room is fuckin great)

#good omens #crowley #cosplay #BNF #bnf au #big name feelings #this was stupid #thought I'd share

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francislibrary · 7 months

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favourite place to study

#dark academia #aesthetic #dark academia aesthetic #academic #books #bookaddict #booknerd #aesthetic book #bookblr #book blog #Paris #bnf #english

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fuckyeahgoodomensfanfic · 1 month

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Good Omens Fic Rec: Big Name Feelings

FANDOM AU! • Crowley is a BNF fic writer, and Aziraphale is a lurking artist who might be just a little parasocially in love with him. How they ever became friends is beyond him, but here they are: One month out from Prophet Con, and Crowley is asking him to be his boyfriend. Just for the weekend, of course.

Length: 103,997 words

AO3 Rating: Explicit / Spice Level 🔥🔥🔥

Best for: Safe in Public, Human AU, Slow Burn, Fake Relationship, Pick-me-up

Triggers: None

Read it here, fic by ghostrat

*Minor Spoilers* It's here! The finale of one of the most entertaining and immersive fanworks that I have ever experienced is finally upon us! I feel like most of you who follow me here are aware of this fanfic or have read it. However, for those who haven't or might come across this post later: I'm begging you to read this one. Buckle up; it's a long post today.

So, if you're not aware, this fanfic involves writer Crowley and fan artist Aziraphale. Crowley, being ace, seeks a boyfriend to shield him from unwanted attention during an upcoming convention. Aziraphale, smitten, agrees to be the fake boyfriend. This Arrangement is sure to work out exactly as planned!

Every one of the author's stories feels cinematic to me. The worlds are always so real and immersive, but this one, in particular, will have you feeling like you're actually watching the story unfold in real life. Some of that is achieved through embedded media like chats, artwork, and Tumblr posts, bringing a sense of reality to these conversations. The rest comes from really rich prose. You'll flow through it very easily, yet deeply.

The use of fandom and a convention as the backdrop for this fic was, to be honest, genius. I've seen attempts before, but none captured the spirit quite like this one. The fandom lore for The Nice and Accurate Prophecy (the in-universe fandom they're in) was rich enough for us to fully grasp the shape and feel of why they loved it so much, yet it never impedes the ongoing story. This story perfectly captured what it's like to be a fan: how friendships develop, how ideas and fan theories are freely discussed, the passion for a shared topic. The con, in particular, will fill anyone who has ever attended a fan convention with a strong dose of nostalgia and love. Oh, and having them in their 50s? Thank you! There is no age limit to fandom!

Having Aziraphale as the artist and Crowley the writer was not the most obvious choice, but it's one that worked amazingly well for the story! Crowley struggles with words and expressing his feelings in real life. However, in stories, he can build his own world and express whatever emotions are on his mind. Aziraphale, who does not wish to draw attention to himself in real life, expresses himself through his bold and beautiful artwork. His specialization in traditional, physical artwork is so fitting for him, though he's not unwilling to try new tech. There is a scene where they stumble upon some street art that Aziraphale had done. I teared up at that scene, and it's not even angsty! Just the casualness of it, how it's not Aziraphale but Crowley who boldly leads them to it, how Aziraphale doesn't sing his own praises. He's not self-deprecating, but he doesn't celebrate his work. He's still learning that he has value that's worth celebrating. At least now he has Crowley to teach him to be proud of himself.

They are both beautifully written characters. It's a real testament to the skill of the author to bring these characters into such a different reality and have them be unmistakably Aziraphale and Crowley. Sure, they're updated for the time and setting, but their souls are still the angel and demon we know and love. This setting is an amazing way to explore the different sides of their personalities. Crowley's asexuality, in particular, was one of the best depictions I've ever read. It brought a new level of understanding to me, and I'm sure many of you will feel a kinship with him. Really pay attention to what's being said here, there's some really deep and insightful passages that are worth analyzing. Like this moment, which may have been a subconscious thought, but again speaks to how deeply the author understands the characters.

This was such an amazing experience as a fan. I've never had a fic feel like this much of an event before. Every chapter drop was so exciting; I never knew what exactly to expect. And now, with the end being over 100k words?? Where did that word count come from! That's insane! I'm sad to leave this iteration, but I'm so excited for what's to come next. So please, if you haven't read this, give it a try. It's such a impressive work, so much time and effort was put into this and you can tell. It's not only a love letter to Good Omens, but one to fandom and fanspaces as well. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this journey

There are some explicit scenes towards the end, but they are all marked and skippable, so I'd say you're perfectly fine reading this in public.

Edit from after actually seeing the finale: no I’m not tearing up it’s just really dusty in this room. I’m being so normal rn 🥹🥹🥹

Read it here, fic by ghostrat

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thewolveswolf · 2 months

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sighs

#bilvy #that fckin asshole has done it again #bnf #good omens #good omens fic

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medievalistsnet · 9 days

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Images from a 13th-century copy of the Maqāmāt al-Ḥarīrī -Bibliothèque nationale de France. Département des Manuscrits. Arabe 5847

#medieval #medieval manuscripts #bnf #bibliothèque nationale de france #13th century #medieval art

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lepetitdragonvert · 1 year

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Le Griffon

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Artist : Martin Schongauer (1450?-1491)

Source : Bibliothèque Nationale de France

#martin schongauer #15th century #griffon #bnf

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sir20 · 11 months

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BNF symetry, Paris by sir20

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arthistoryanimalia · 1 year

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More for #InternationalZebraDay: zebras in a Byzantine Greek illuminated manuscript of the Book of Job, c. 1362. BnF Grec 135, f. 100r and 224r.

#zebra #zebras #mammals #illustration #manuscript #illuminated manuscript #medieval manuscript #Byzantine #Greek #medieval art #Byzantine art #Greek art #14th century #Book of Job #BnF #Bibliothèque nationale de France #International Zebra Day #animals in art

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intomore · 6 months

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Flor Garduño, "Canasta de Luz, Period Basket of Light", 1989,

BnF, Prints and photography,

#art #photography #black and white #still life photography #history #portrait #flor garduño #canasta de luz #basket #light #flowers #BnF

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grandboute · 8 months

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Medieval art

Source : Gallica

#art #medieval art #drawing #medieval #dessin #gallica #BNF

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hauntedbystorytelling · 1 year

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Aventures d'Alice au pays des merveilles par Lewis Carroll ; illustrées par Arthur Rackham [Alice's adventures in Wonderland (français)] ; Librairie Hachette et Cie. ; Paris ; publié en 1908. From : BnF département des livres rares

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Rackham’s detailed work is pure fantasy, alternately beautiful, romantic, haunting, and sinister. Nothing he did was ever truly ugly, although he could certainly communicate the grotesque. And his illustrations are never cute, although his animals—as in The Wind in the Willows—have a naturalist’s vividness, and he could do whimsy (think Alice in Wonderland, or his many goblins) with the best of them. Several generations [...] continue reading