Yay Lilly - our 'Queen of Props & Locations' has found a cheaper alternative!
And I don't know why this thought never occurred to me when I first read that interview, but regarding the 16" openings, given Mick's former occupation I'm surprised they didn't fill them with some 'old-school' record albums.

As someone who refuses to "get rid of" her old albums, I know how perfect this bookcase would be. I lived next door to a used record shop for a few years, so I have a rather
large record collection (a couple of thousand albums at one time - I've since pared down a bit). Due to the size and weight of record albums, it took me
forever to find decent shelving for my record collection. I ended up having to special order something from the "Musician's Friend" Website.
And like all of you, the bookshelves were one of my most favorite set pieces (I already had Mick's kitchen faucet installed

). I too am hoping to someday add something 'diamond' to one of my rooms. (Although right now I'm refraining from any additions since I'm still hoping - more than ever after the recent nightmare with the neighbor - to buy a single-family house in the nice, quiet, 'suburban' neighborhood out by the ocean. Alas the techies have thrust us into another housing bubble - current
median price is $1 million - so I'll have to wait a few years 'til prices come back down from the stratosphere.)
Anyway, your price quote, myimmortal, made me curious so I've just contacted a little bookshelf shop we have in the neighborhood to see what they would charge. They hand-build, so I've given them the same dimensions and finish and asked for a quote. I'll let you know, just for curiosity.
Finally, just wanted to say it has been fun reading this and seeing all your "finds" so thanks for sharing and good luck with your decorating!
