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Here's a 'Small Cool 2009' entry with what looks like Sapiens:
http://contests.apartmenttherapy.com/2009/small-cool/main/faceoff/29

@nycpdx -- you've got me on the question as to what approximate equivalent of a conventional bookshelf they are -- not sure I have a good answer, since I've had these a while. AlisonK's answer is probably more helpful in that respect.

However, maybe this will help:
The lowest shelf is a bit under 5-1/4" from the base steel plate, and the height is either 60" (short - 10 shelves) or 80" (tall version - 14 shelves). Each shelf is approx 1/16" thick. You can pile a _lot_ of books on those things.

I don't find the size of books to be a problem, but large soft back books need to be supported by large hard backs, otherwise they 'droop'.

One day, I need to re-arrange the books on the shelves so they look a little more symmetrical :-) But I also agree with alisonk that it's nice to have the spines horizontal so the titles are more easily readable.

When I bought my shelves, DWR had a deal where they discounted them if you bought 2 at the same time. I don't see that they have them right now, so it's possible that the deal comes and goes. I think perhaps twice a year they do 10% off w/ free shipping? That might be as good a deal, I think.