Recycled book covers

 

Art made on old book hard covers, with collage and acrylic by Holly Chastain found via The Jealous Curator

 

Book page birds

Stunning wood and paper birds made by Zach Mclaughlin via Colossal

Paper bacteria

I know not all of these posts relate to books, but I do love paper cut and paper carving art and this is pretty amazing!

Subject matter, not so much ...... bacteria!

By Rogan Brown via Colossal

Books turned into 3D art pieces

Carved books by Isobelle Ouzman via Colossal

Shredded books

 

Shredded book page art by Jukhee Kwon via Book Patrol.

Paper insects

Insects made from recycled paper.  Gorgeous.

Find via ALO

Ink Paintings on Vintage Books

Amazing!

Twilights: New Ink Paintings on Vintage Books by Ekaterina Panikanova

More here at Colossal

Book cover art

Dick Bruna

From Present & Correct.

More cut paper art

Beautiful, non? Morgana Wallace illustrations.

Found via Colossal.

Paper Play

I just came across this lovely book via Colossal. Paper Play, published by Gingko Press.

Ron Isaacs

I love these, this is the second post I have come across.

So beautiful, I can't believe it is made out of plywood! From Colossal.

Book sculpture

Book sculpture from Rosie Leventon see more at Book Patrol

Colour

Beautiful colourful paper art.

By Zim & Zou. See more at Colossal

Paper art

Paper art seems to be really taking off at the moment. It has been on TV, on blogs and in books. This is just another amazing artist working in paper! Elso Mora, found via Colossal

Book art

From here. 

Oh I need to find some old books, patience, a steady hand and some design skills.

Pages come alive

More lovely book art.

Just amazing!!

From here.

Books in photo art

I love this picture, found on Design Sponge.

and this on Flickr - ghostling

I love this selection - some of my favourites!

Bookmarks, shelving and fonts

More book art! Not sure it is my taste but would suit a Partner's office I guess. It is nice to know some lovely old books may be turned into something useful and/or beautiful rather than destroyed or discarded.
Pictures from Legal blog watch

I love the idea of the hollowed out book though. Found via WisBlawg

I prefer this lamp below, I like the illuminated pages rather than the dark leather exteriors of the books above.

One more cool site to check out for book art and usefulness How to make and do.

For something completely different - ooohhhh I love this -  What Type are You?  I am Archer Hairline which appears to be ne of the most popular results.

I have seen these on a few blogs now - very cute though. Have a nice weekend!!

Lovely things

More beautiful images of books, type and art.

The NSW State Library is currently creating their own alphabet inspired by images from their collection for their 100 year anniversary. Worth a look - lovely images.

I also love these book covers from different eras, Art Nouveau, Arts & Crafts (my favourites). Oh to own one like this one:

AND - how cute is this site for Emily Gravett - childrens author!

The world only exists in your eyes - your conception of it. You can make it as big or as small as you want to.
F. Scott Fitzgerald

Book installation

Installations using books - how gorgeous are they!!?? Found via Mint.

Installation of 4000 books by Dutch artist Anouk Kruithof.


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