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Heavy, old books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. That moment, when you pick up a vintage book from a shelf and wipe away a thick layer of dust from its cover, is full of magic. However, the book is so much more than pages full of words it is also a true paper artwork.

I've always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life and turn them into unique artworks. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias into beautiful sculptures.

I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so I invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Don‘t forget to vote for your favorites too.

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    Old Books Carved With Surgical Tools

    Old Books Carved With Surgical Tools

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    The Little Match Girl - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot

    The Little Match Girl - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot

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    The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

    The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

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    EllenO'Neill
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lovely. A side note: Lewis Carroll never refers to The Mad Hatter, only The Hatter. The chapter is 'A Mad Tea-Party' & the 2 ideas elided.

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    #16

    Jacqueline Rush Lee's Inked Books (Anthologia)

    Jacqueline Rush Lee's Inked Books (Anthologia)

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    Old Books Turned Into An Interesting Piece Of Art

    Old Books Turned Into An Interesting Piece Of Art

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    Hot Air Balloon Book Sculpture

    Hot Air Balloon Book Sculpture

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    RebeccaLescarbeau
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I AM BLOWN AWAY by this art work and the people who too time to do this, they truly deserve awards, amazing & so beautiful, incredible job.

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    Jacqueline Rush Lee's Inked Series (Nous: There's No Why Here),Transformed Philosophy Book 2014

    Jacqueline Rush Lee's Inked Series (Nous: There's No Why Here),Transformed Philosophy Book 2014

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    mariannaarmata
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this so much! incredible idea and fantastic results. Bravo Jacqueline.

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    #21

    Books Installation In The Municipal Library Of Prague By Matej Krén

    Books Installation In The Municipal Library Of Prague By Matej Krén

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    Pablo Lehmann - "Thesaurus" (21 X 15 X 19 Cm.) Cut-Out Paper 2011

    Pablo Lehmann - "Thesaurus" (21 X 15 X 19 Cm.) Cut-Out Paper 2011

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    #23

    Meyers 19, 1906

    Meyers 19, 1906

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    #24

    Nouveau Larousse Illustre 5, 1907

    Nouveau Larousse Illustre 5, 1907

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    #25

    The Little Mermaid - Book Sculpture By Karine Diot

    The Little Mermaid - Book Sculpture By Karine Diot

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    The Paper House - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot

    The Paper House - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot

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    #27

    Winter Fairytale Book Sculpture

    Winter Fairytale Book Sculpture

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    #28

    Pablo Lehmann's "Naked Book" (26 X 15 X 6 cm) Cut-Out Paper 2007

    Pablo Lehmann's "Naked Book" (26 X 15 X 6 cm) Cut-Out Paper 2007

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    Meyers 12, 1928 + Meyers 10, 1928

    Meyers 12, 1928 + Meyers 10, 1928

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    #30

    Pride And Prejudice By Susan Hoerth Alter Book

    Pride And Prejudice By Susan Hoerth Alter Book

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    #31

    The Boy's Own Annual 1894

    The Boy's Own Annual 1894

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    #32

    37 Butterflies In Their Prime By Valerie Savarie

    37 Butterflies In Their Prime By Valerie Savarie

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    Mount Rushmore Made From Old Phone Books

    Mount Rushmore Made From Old Phone Books

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    #34

    The Boy's Own Annual 1896

    The Boy's Own Annual 1896

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    #35

    The Little Prince Book Sculpture

    The Little Prince Book Sculpture

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    #36

    For My Beloved - By Andrew Aulenback

    For My Beloved - By Andrew Aulenback

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    #37

    Traveling On The Lake Book Sculpture

    Traveling On The Lake Book Sculpture

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    Book Portraits By Nicholas Galanin

    Book Portraits By Nicholas Galanin

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    #39

    In A Dream I Dreamt I Was Ligeia By Valerie Savarie

    In A Dream I Dreamt I Was Ligeia By Valerie Savarie

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    DaneStephenson
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Valerie's work is amazing. She has a flare for the dramatic, but in a novel way. Her methods are quite technical, yet very creative.

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    A Stairway To Heaven Book Sculpture

    A Stairway To Heaven Book Sculpture

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    #41

    Will You Marry Me

    Will You Marry Me

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    #42

    Slashed Book Scupture

    Slashed Book Scupture

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    #43

    Squall In The Sea Of Galilee

    Squall In The Sea Of Galilee

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    #44

    James Allen - "skulduggery" - 2012 - Jamesallenstudio.com

    James Allen - "skulduggery" - 2012 - Jamesallenstudio.com

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    #45

    Omar ~by Elizabeth Criss, 2004~ Residing At Los Angeles Public Library, Valley Plaza Branch

    Omar ~by Elizabeth Criss, 2004~ Residing At Los Angeles Public Library, Valley Plaza Branch

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    #46

    Anagram Books Octopus

    Anagram Books Octopus

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    #47

    Ellie And Zaira Book Folding Created By Marlene Marques

    Ellie And Zaira Book Folding Created By Marlene Marques

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    #48

    Listen To This

    Listen To This

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    #49

    Weeds - By Isobelle Ouzman

    Weeds - By Isobelle Ouzman

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    #50

    Booklife

    Booklife

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    #51

    Paradise

    Paradise

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    #52

    Not Sure Where This Come From -- But I Love It

    Not Sure Where This Come From -- But I Love It

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    #53

    Mrs. Durham Book Carving By Megan Shelton

    Mrs. Durham Book Carving By Megan Shelton

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    #54

    Place Of Worship

    Place Of Worship

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    #55

    Man In A Tree

    Man In A Tree

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    #56

    Larousse 2013 By Pancho Francisco

    Larousse 2013 By Pancho Francisco

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    #57

    Book Cuff - Rare Notions By Phiona Richards

    Book Cuff - Rare Notions By Phiona Richards

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    #58

    Untitled, Kenji Nakama, 7 Encyclopedias, 50x30x50 Cms, 2011

    Untitled, Kenji Nakama, 7 Encyclopedias, 50x30x50 Cms, 2011

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    Tamera Gumkowski
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very interesting , movement and architectural feel , simple but so intricate !

    #59

    Lovers Made Out Of War And Peace. Allison Glasgow Fakepapertrees

    Lovers Made Out Of War And Peace. Allison Glasgow Fakepapertrees

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    #60

    Jacqueline Rush Lee "Endoskeleton" (Fired Book)

    Jacqueline Rush Lee "Endoskeleton" (Fired Book)

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    Karen Turner
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heat creates interesting images.I love to watch how paper curls as heat approaches it before it is engulfed in flame....

    #61

    Artwork Done By Me With Some Hard Cover Books. London < Ont

    Artwork Done By Me With Some Hard Cover Books. London < Ont

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    #62

    Moby-dick By Ariel Gonzalez

    Moby-dick By Ariel Gonzalez

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    #63

    Untitled By Kenji Nakama 2011

    Untitled By Kenji Nakama 2011

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    #64

    Self Portrait: Part One

    Self Portrait: Part One

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    Untitled By Kenji Nakama 2011

    Untitled By Kenji Nakama 2011

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    #66

    Pearls Of Wisdom - Rare Notions By Phiona Richards - Rarenotions.co.uk

    Pearls Of Wisdom - Rare Notions By Phiona Richards - Rarenotions.co.uk

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    #67

    Ar-15 Made From Childrens Books ©rossa Cole, 2014

    Ar-15 Made From Childrens Books ©rossa Cole, 2014

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    #68

    Mondriaan And Psyche

    Mondriaan And Psyche

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    #69

    Something About Cake

    Something About Cake

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    #70

    Nevermore - Alex Queral

    Nevermore - Alex Queral

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    #71

    The Acient Highway By Deborah Foutch

    The Acient Highway By Deborah Foutch

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    #72

    The Canyon Flowers

    The Canyon Flowers

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    #73

    Bibliotheken Bauen

    Bibliotheken Bauen

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    #74

    Butterfly Flag

    Butterfly Flag

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    Book Of Clay

    Book Of Clay

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    #76

    John Sager "hagia Sophia" (36" X 19" X 10") -- Altered Book With Books, Cast Iron Barndoor Trol

    John Sager "hagia Sophia" (36" X 19" X 10") -- Altered Book With Books, Cast Iron Barndoor Trol

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    #77

    Altered Book Sculpture By Mademeathens Based On "great Expectations"

    Altered Book Sculpture By Mademeathens Based On "great Expectations"

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    #78

    nurture Ii Compressed Annual Reports, 2m High, Cultured Fungi

    nurture Ii Compressed Annual Reports, 2m High, Cultured Fungi

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