The link below is to an article that takes a look at folded book art.
For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2015/05/29/book-art-awesome-folded-edition/
Category Archives: Book Art
Bookniture
The link below is to an article that takes a look at bookniture – furniture hidden in books.
For more visit:
http://ebookfriendly.com/bookniture-furniture-book-pictures/
Book Art
Book Tattoos
The link below is to an article that takes a look at book tattoos.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/20/tk-temporary-tattoos-for-_n_5512628.html
Digital Library Wallpaper
One of the ‘downsides’ of a largely ebook library is that it is very difficult to use your ebooks as a visual display – an ebook reader on a shelf is not the same as a physical book library, though there are definite advantages in having a digital library. The link below is to an article which allows you to have the best of both worlds.
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A bookshelf-like wallpaper that serves as a digital book library (pictures)
Ways to Use Books Other Than Reading
Every so often you come across a really bad book – that is, one that is better off in land fill than in your bookshelf. The link below is to an article which gives 17 ways to reuse these terrible books without sending them to landfill, though perhaps it would not be a good thing to have the cover and content of terrible books on display. I find it difficult to use good books for these ideas.
For more visit:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/scribd/17-ways-to-re-purpose-well-loved-books-m70z
Adieu / Guy Laramée
Article: DIY Book Headboard
The link below is to an article/tutorial on constructing a book headboard for a bed. If you’re really into books, this might be something of interest – but only use books that are rubbish. Why waste good books?
For more visit:
http://www.designeverydayblog.com/diy-book-headboard/
Paper Magic
This week, a very special package arrived at Edinburgh Unesco City of Literature Trust (EUCL).
When it was carefully unwrapped, the staff found a small beautifully formed travel trunk and opening it revealed a set of wings, a flying helmet and goggles. Also inside the trunk was a map and a tiny copy of Daphne du Maurier’s The Birds and Other Stories.
These incredible creations are the work of an anonymous artist, who in 2011, sent ten unique sculptures to various venues around the city, all connected in some way to the literary world. The Scottish writer Ian Rankin also received his own personal work of art. Since then, this intriguing artist has managed to leave sculptures at the Edinburgh International Book Festival without being seen.
My personal favourite is the sculpture ‘Lost in a good book’.
To be awarded the title of Unesco City of Literature, a city…
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Article: What Think Ye of Book Art?
The link below is to an article that takes a look at book inspired art and asks what do you think of book art? I ask the same question – does book art of any sort interest you? Please leave your thoughts in the comments.
For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/books/book-art-good-idea-or-not/
At the BookShelf 
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