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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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#2
Cave In A Book
#3
"Charon And The Door To A World Of Dreams" Book Sculpture
Final score:
143points
#4
Mountain Carved Out Of An Old Star Map
#5
Carved Book Landscapes
#6
Old Books Carved With Surgical Tools
#7
House In A Field Book Art
Final score:
118points
#8
Herb Garden Book Sculpture
#9
The Little Match Girl - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
Final score:
113points
#10
Alice In Wonderland By Susan Hoerth
Final score:
112points
#11
Dutch Bookweek Written Portraits
Final score:
111points
#13
Massive Book Sculpture Of An Abandoned City
#15
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
EllenO'Neill 9 years ago
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.
#16
Jacqueline Rush Lee's Inked Books (Anthologia)
Final score:
83points
#17
Mayberry's Insects
#18
Old Books Turned Into An Interesting Piece Of Art
#19
Hot Air Balloon Book Sculpture
RebeccaLescarbeau 9 years ago
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.
#20
Jacqueline Rush Lee's Inked Series (Nous: There's No Why Here),Transformed Philosophy Book 2014
Final score:
72points
mariannaarmata 9 years ago
I love this so much! incredible idea and fantastic results. Bravo Jacqueline.
#21
Books Installation In The Municipal Library Of Prague By Matej Krén
Final score:
71points
#22
Pablo Lehmann - "Thesaurus" (21 X 15 X 19 Cm.) Cut-Out Paper 2011
Final score:
62points
#24
Nouveau Larousse Illustre 5, 1907
Final score:
32points
#25
The Little Mermaid - Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
Final score:
31points
#26
The Paper House - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
Final score:
31points
#28
Pablo Lehmann's "Naked Book" (26 X 15 X 6 cm) Cut-Out Paper 2007
Final score:
27points
#29
Meyers 12, 1928 + Meyers 10, 1928
Final score:
25points
#31
The Boy's Own Annual 1894
Final score:
23points
#32
37 Butterflies In Their Prime By Valerie Savarie
Final score:
21points
#33
Mount Rushmore Made From Old Phone Books
#37
Traveling On The Lake Book Sculpture
#39
In A Dream I Dreamt I Was Ligeia By Valerie Savarie
Final score:
17points
DaneStephenson 9 years ago
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.
#44
James Allen - "skulduggery" - 2012 - Jamesallenstudio.com
Final score:
11points
#45
Omar ~by Elizabeth Criss, 2004~ Residing At Los Angeles Public Library, Valley Plaza Branch
Final score:
9points
#58
Untitled, Kenji Nakama, 7 Encyclopedias, 50x30x50 Cms, 2011
Final score:
4points
Tamera Gumkowski 5 years ago
Very interesting , movement and architectural feel , simple but so intricate !
#59
Lovers Made Out Of War And Peace. Allison Glasgow Fakepapertrees
Final score:
4points
#60
Jacqueline Rush Lee "Endoskeleton" (Fired Book)
Final score:
3points
Karen Turner 9 years ago
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
Final score:
3points
#66
Pearls Of Wisdom - Rare Notions By Phiona Richards - Rarenotions.co.uk
Final score:
2points
#76
John Sager "hagia Sophia" (36" X 19" X 10") -- Altered Book With Books, Cast Iron Barndoor Trol
Final score:
0points
#77
Altered Book Sculpture By Mademeathens Based On "great Expectations"
Final score:
0points
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What do you think ?
VirginiaLeeHostman 9 years ago
I hope none of those old books were first editions. Very creative.
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TDarrellEubank 9 years ago
Books as decor. Ummmm. . . My oldest books, over 70 years old, I still use.
PinkBubble 9 years ago
Very detailed-fine work, mmh but i feel bad for the books! I am taught to respect it & i feel sorry for these poor things :(
NickBonardy 9 years ago
Somehow this idea does not appeal to me ! ... why Books ? ... use anything but Books .
NaomiSchmidt 9 years ago
I don't worry to much about the books at my school we did this in art and took donated books and really outdated and inaccurate books.
LynneGillett 9 years ago
Alexander Korzer-Robinson, hoping he can upload as I couldn't! So lucky to own one of his.http://www.alexanderkorzerrobinson.co.uk/
Lisa Bibby 9 years ago
Just beautiful. It's amazing what creativity some people have. One of these on my living room would look amazing. Thank you for sharing x
ChanelleSheasby 9 years ago
That is amazing... i love books and reading... these are insperational...WOW
Vivienne Fernie 9 years ago
I'm so loving these works of art! Does any of the artists sell or order by commission?
Lilliana Hoffman 9 years ago
I hope the artists first made sure they didn't wreck a rare or antique book. Other than that, these are simply stunning, no other words.
VirginiaLeeHostman 9 years ago
I hope none of those old books were first editions. Very creative.
alinadesuja 9 years ago
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Load More Replies... TDarrellEubank 9 years ago
Books as decor. Ummmm. . . My oldest books, over 70 years old, I still use.
PinkBubble 9 years ago
Very detailed-fine work, mmh but i feel bad for the books! I am taught to respect it & i feel sorry for these poor things :(
NickBonardy 9 years ago
Somehow this idea does not appeal to me ! ... why Books ? ... use anything but Books .
NaomiSchmidt 9 years ago
I don't worry to much about the books at my school we did this in art and took donated books and really outdated and inaccurate books.
LynneGillett 9 years ago
Alexander Korzer-Robinson, hoping he can upload as I couldn't! So lucky to own one of his.http://www.alexanderkorzerrobinson.co.uk/
Lisa Bibby 9 years ago
Just beautiful. It's amazing what creativity some people have. One of these on my living room would look amazing. Thank you for sharing x
ChanelleSheasby 9 years ago
That is amazing... i love books and reading... these are insperational...WOW
Vivienne Fernie 9 years ago
I'm so loving these works of art! Does any of the artists sell or order by commission?
Lilliana Hoffman 9 years ago
I hope the artists first made sure they didn't wreck a rare or antique book. Other than that, these are simply stunning, no other words.
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