Old and heavy books always seem like a mysterious and infinite well of wisdom and imagination for me. That moment, when you pick up an old book from a shelf and wipe away thick layer of dust from itβs cover, is full of magic. However, book is so much more than pages full of words.
I’ve always thought that it would be wonderful to give old books a second life. Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures.
I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so I invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well. Donβt forget to vote for your favorites too.
1. Book Of Life
2. Cave In A Book
3. “Charon And The Door To A World Of Dreams” Book Sculpture
4. Mountain Carved Out Of An Old Star Map
5. Herb Garden Book Sculpture
6. Old Books Carved With Surgical Tools
7. House In A Field Book Art
8. Carved Book Landscapes
9. Dutch Bookweek Written Portraits
10. The Little Match Girl – Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
11. “Great Comfort” Book Arts
12. Alice In Wonderland By Susan Hoerth
13. The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
14. Old Books Turned Into An Interesting Piece Of Art
15. Skull Book Sculpture
16. Jacqueline Rush Lee’s Inked Books (Anthologia)
17. Massive Book Sculpture Of An Abandoned City
18. Jacqueline Rush Lee’s Inked Series (Nous: There’s No Why Here),Transformed Philosophy Book 2014
19. Hot Air Balloon Book Sculpture
20. Mayberry’s Insects
21. Pablo Lehmann – “Thesaurus” (21 X 15 X 19 Cm.) Cut-Out Paper 2011
22. Books Installation In The Municipal Library Of Prague By Matej KrΓ©n
23. The Little Mermaid – Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
24. Meyers 19, 1906
25. Pablo Lehmann’s “Naked Book” (26 X 15 X 6 cm) Cut-Out Paper 2007
26. The Paper House – Handmade Book Sculpture By Karine Diot
27. Nouveau Larousse Illustre 5, 1907
28. Winter Fairytale Book Sculpture
29. Pride And Prejudice By Susan Hoerth Alter Book
30. Meyers 12, 1928 + Meyers 10, 1928
31. The Boy’s Own Annual 1894
32. The Little Prince Book Sculpture
33. The Boy’s Own Annual 1896
34. In A Dream I Dreamt I Was Ligeia By Valerie Savarie
35. Mount Rushmore Made From Old Phone Books
36. A Stairway To Heaven Book Sculpture
37. 37 Butterflies In Their Prime By Valerie Savarie
38. Will You Marry Me
39. Book Portraits By Nicholas Galanin
40. Traveling On The Lake Book Sculpture
41/ Slashed Book Sculpture
42. Ellie And Zaira Book Folding Created By Marlene Marques
43. Booklife
44. Mrs. Durham Book Carving By Megan Shelton
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