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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#21 Books Installation In The Municipal Library Of Prague By Matej Krén
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#22 Pablo Lehmann - "Thesaurus" (21 X 15 X 19 Cm.) Cut-Out Paper 2011
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#23 Meyers 19, 1906
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#24 Nouveau Larousse Illustre 5, 1907
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#25 The Little Mermaid - Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
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#26 The Paper House - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
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#28 Pablo Lehmann's "Naked Book" (26 X 15 X 6 cm) Cut-Out Paper 2007
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#29 The Paper House - Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
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#30 Meyers 12, 1928 + Meyers 10, 1928
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#31 Pride And Prejudice By Susan Hoerth Alter Book
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#32 The Boy's Own Annual 1894
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#33 37 Butterflies In Their Prime By Valerie Savarie
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#35 The Boy's Own Annual 1896
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#37 For My Beloved - By Andrew Aulenback
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#40 In A Dream I Dreamt I Was Ligeia By Valerie Savarie
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