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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Book to art

This was on Design Sponge quite a while ago, they are actually paper lights. I just think they are lovely. Designed by MN*LS I would never have the patience. Apart from the lovely effect and earthy tones of the text on the paper it is a great way to upcycle old books. From working in libraries I know how many get discarded these days and this will only increase as print collections shrink.

Australian classics

I have just finished reading Australian Classics and it made me realise how little Australian writing I own and have read. The only Australian authors, from the book I own are Tim Winton and Barbara Baynton (Bush Studies - that I had to buy for Uni). I am now going to work my way through the Australian classics by hitting my parents vast book collections.

I may just start with Bush Studies since I already own it.

Bookshelf

Bookshelf
Originally uploaded by stujoart

I decided to start decorating my living room even though I haven't painted the walls yet. It is next..... I have left my bookshelf freestanding as it is deep and allows me to double stack the books - accessible from both sides and also to display some of my china and vases etc. It will also make it easier to get to the walls when I do paint, it is a very heavy piece of furniture! I found a few books I think I haven't read yet.

I received a few books to review for a law librarian journal this week, will keep me busy over the break.