BS1500 Book Stand Holder 11.8x8.5inch Heavy Textbook Reading Cookbook Bookstands

Great little stand. Simple, lightweight, good looking, well made, stands still and doesn’t fall over like some do. I like that it is mostly good quality wood. It is not exactly easy to turn a page because you have to turn down the holders, and then turn them back up again. I suppose this is the case with any holder. I looked at a lot of them and this one was the nicest and is worth the price. The good news is that the holders are very effective at keeping pages in place even with a thicker paperback. Would make a good gift.

I love this book stand! I'm currently studying Anatomy and Physiology in college, and the stand holds my 1300+ page HEAVY textbook with ease. Having my book held at a comfortable angle for reading has relieved my shoulder and upper back strain. The little "clamps" that help hold the pages open are handy, and they also work to mark my place when I need to flip to the back of the book for the index or glossary. The stand is very sturdy, adjustable, and folds up to fit comfortably in my backpack. I have been using it nearly every day for almost 4 months, and it is just as sturdy as it was when I first received it. I am about to start a Microbiology class next month, so I will go right on using this book stand to make my long hours at my desk more comfortable. If you spend a lot of time reading at a desk or table, this stand will serve you well.

First of all I will like to thank Dan Sevo and the his family for making such a wonderful stand. I love it! It is just what I wanted and more. I love the personal touch of the Thank You Letter inside and the signature of Mr. Sevo, which gave my purchase a personal touch. It really speaks a lot about their customer care.When I got the item it was packaged in the Amazon box of course then this lovely box which packaged my item inside. Satisfaction! When I opened the box, I saw this smooth, light brown coloured stand with paper holders at the bottom with an approximate 2" base for the book to stand on. It looked so clean and inviting to touch. I inspected it thoroughly because I expect value for money. I work very hard and expect my purchases to always be of an excellent quality. The Sevo family did not disappoint. I was too excited to place my first book on it. I whipped out my Bible and placed it against the lightly stained vertical rest, propped it up with the metal clip to the back, twisted the paper holders onto the pages and just admired it. Wonderful!! I was extremely pleased and spent my money well.At the top of the book stand are these black corner edges which gives the item a really clean and finished look. The Book Stand is really smooth to the touch and very pleasing to look at. It is a great addition to any book shelf, bed, table or wherever I sit or lay to read. I read in bed most of the time and it is so good to just lay on my side and read without having to hold the pages. Also, not to forget, I use my tablet on it as well. Very handy in that area too.Another great feature is that, the hinges at the bottom are so tight that I can place a medium sized flat book, open it on the stand and without using the clip in the groves to the back it stands on it's own because of the sturdy built of the stand.I must admit again, I am very pleased with this item and will recommend anyone who really wants a durable, well built, aesthetically pleasing Book Stand to invest in this one. You will not be disappointed. Trust me.We done Sevo Family, well done and thanks. I am really very pleased.Marisa.

There are a bunch of these on the market, lots are plastic. I liked that this seemed sturdier than plastic. Plastic breaks/ This is laminated press board... not exactly wood... but it's the higher density pressboard so it's solid. The stand arrives folded up in storage mode, and you realize right away how clever the design is. It's made to be so compact it goes back on your bookshelf like any other small book, but it's strong and sturdy enough for the typical 800-page technology reference book... even with 10 pages on one side, 790 on the other, holds it PERFECTLY. The tabs to hold pages are very strong metal springs with rubber tips, so they hold nicely and will handle YEARS of use. The hinges are all good quality and it folds smooth and precise, and there are two rubber feet to hold it in place on your desk. I have a desk lamp above the book holder location, but I liked how another reviewer showed they attached a book light. There are two hard plastic pieces meant to protect the upper corners, and they seem good and secure. If I had to nit-pick, though, it would be for smaller paperback books (6 x 8" size). The cover kept getting caught on these when I'd go to flip pages and push the book back into place. At that size, the paperback cover would naturally slide back outward, then get caught behind the front edge of these. I'd need to lift it past (so the cover was in front of the corner protector) and then I'd be all set. To solve that they'd need that plastic protector to go the full perimeter of the piece. Or better yet, make a solid hardwood version of this with rounded corners and no need for plastic protectors; but with all the cheap plastic competition, that might put it above the market price point. I'D pay extra for it, but others might not.) Overall, impressed that it works well, and is well build product that should last for years.