Despite the advent of television and the computer, there are still plenty of people who like to read. Holding a book or a magazine satisfies our sense of touch (and possibly smell if the book is old and musty) which the modern entertainment and information sources just don’t deliver. However, there are indeed new digital ways to read and share the written word.
From lightweight magazines and comic books to heftier tomes, this cluster covers popup and flip books, art made from books, a variety of bookcases and reading gadgets for the bookaholic. The competitive world of magazines with periodic new launches and belly-ups, have also given rise to a range of sexy fashion and celebrity covers and articles which scream "Buy me!".
So go ahead and thumb through a this "booklet" of past reading trends.
113 Book and Magazine Innovations
110
Photoshoot Recycling
Megan Fox's FHM UK July 2008 Spread is FHM US 2005
109
Little Girls in Thong Bikinis Featured In Popular Magazines
Terrible Ad Trends
108
American Media Embraces Nudism
V Magazine's Naked-Model Spread
107
Turkish Bath Fashion
Kate Moss ‘Hammam' Shoot for W Magazine
106
Scandalous Denim Covers
V Magazine Pushes Limits With Gisele Bundchen
105
Jumping Naked from Buildings
Agyness Deyn for Pop Magazine
104
Comic Book Tattoos
Superhero Body Art
103
Stripping Celebs of Youth
Miley Cyrus for Controversial Vanity Fair Spread
102
Bizarre Short Hair Photoshoots
Penelope Cruz in W Magazine
101
Green Creative Interior Design
Alternating Tread Bookcase Stair
100
Warrior-Goddess Fashion
Christy Turlington for W Magazine
99
Dresses Made from Phonebooks
The Paper Dress by Jolis Paons
98
Punk Goth Fashion
Rachel McAdams Brings Black Lipstick Back in T Magazine
97
Fashion Summer Camps
Bruce Weber Celebrates New Designers in W Magazine
96
Retro Comic Book Bloopers
Unintentionally Sexual Cartoons
95
Interactive Retro Flashbacks
Yearbook Yourself
94
Celeb Metamorphosis Spreads
Angelina Jolie's Vanity Fair Photos (II)
93
Prancing Ostrich Fashion
Gisele Kisses The Sky in W Magazine
92
Geometric Fashion
Naomi Strikes Back in V Magazine
91
VERY Controversial Vogue Spreads
Vogue Paris Literally Flips PETA
90
Original Supermodels in Today's Magazines
Vanity Fair September 2008 Issue
89
Racist Comic Books
Memin Pinguin
88
Recreating Magazine Covers
Kate Hudson on W Mimics 1994 Harper's Bazaar
87
Top Models As Classic Movie Stars
“The Women” in V Magazine
86
Recycled Literature as Fashion
"Book Bags" by Caitlin
85
Utilizing Limited Spaces
Staircase Library
84
Free Magazines 3
V Magazine Goes Digital, FREE
83
From Ex-Con to Icon
Anne Hathaway in W Magazine
82
Celebrity Photographers
Brad Pitt Photographs His Family for W Magazine
81
Movies About Diet Books
French Women Don't Get Fat to Star Hilary Swank
80
Birthday Suits on Magazine Covers
Naomi Campbell for i-D
79
Books About Bad Driving
"How We Drive"
78
20 Things That Pop-Up
From Adult Books to Lamps And Houses
77
Secret Book Computers
The Future of Books Laptop
76
Top 13 Incredible Bookshelves
75
Fake Publicity Publications
Dexter Spoof Magazines
74
Exotic Egyptian Beauty
Cairo by Philip Lorca DiCorcia in W Magazine
73
The Library Hotel in New York City
72
8 Random World Records
2009 Guinness Book Released
71
Racist Obama Magazine Covers
Vanity Fair Parodies New Yorker
70
Naughty Library in Paris
Hell at the Library
69
World Record Photo Shoots
Guinness Launches 2009 Book With Smallest Man, Leggiest Woman
68
Olympic Athlete Book Deals
Michael Phelps Shares History
67
Color Coded Homes
Rainbow Bookshelf
66
Olympic Fashion Spreads
China Vogue
65
Iconic Supermodel Biographies
'Veruschka' the Book
64
The Death of Dirty Magazines?
Playgirl Folds
63
Recalled Comic Books
Collectable Worthy Cover Errors
62
Collage Inspired Fashion Photography
Prada Autumn/Winter 2008 Look Book
61
Coffee Table Art Books
Gary Fernandez Draws Women, Future Landscapes & Birds
60
Flowing, Floating Fashion
Stilleto Magazine August Photo Spread
59
Interactive History Lessons
The Library of Congress Experience
58
Oprah Magazine: Trend Hunter Featured
57
Fashion Icon Books
Karl Lagerfeld's Metamorphoses of an American
56
3-D Art Made of Books
Su Blackwell's Book-Cut Sculptures
55
Book Shaped Notebooks
2nd Generation OLPC XO Laptop
54
Sexy Superhero Covers
Kate Moss in Interview Magazine, September 2008
53
One-Handed Reading Gadget
The Thumb-Thing
52
Furniture Made of Books
This Into That
51
Death of Paper Magazines
Life Magazine Shuts Down
50
Virtual Book Shelves For Real Shopping
Zoomii On-Line Bookstore
49
Ultra Modern Scrapbooks
Staycation Albums
48
Bond-Inspired Fashion Shoots
'Under Fire' in Kult Magazine
47
Choosing Between 14 Covers
V Magazine Fall 2008 Issue Features 14 Models
46
Artistic Book Covers
Painting Iconic 007 Books
45
Suspended Bookshelves
Salkim Bookhangers
44
Politicians on Tabloid Covers
Sarah Palin & Obama in OK Magazine
43
Religious Juxtaposition
A Bookshelf for the Religiously Confused
42
EEE & MacBook Air Killers
$299 Dell E + Dell E Slim Notebooks Revealed
41
Virtual Mixed Media Scrapbooks
Glogster
40
DIY Custom Cookbooks
Inkubook.com
39
Freeconomics
Wired Gives Out Free Magazines
38
Kissing Phone Books Goodbye
YellowPagesGoesGreen.com
37
Viral Business Parodies
Mad Magazine's Circuit City Spoof
36
Pillow Books and Pillow Hats
The Pillow Collection
35
Shredded Book Art
Literary Masterpieces Shaped by Scalpel
34
Celebrity Flip Books
Chloe Sevigny's Interactive Photo Book
33
Female Business Magazines
Forbes Life Executive Woman
32
$10,000 Magazines
Diamond Studded Kohl Magazine
31
ePaper Magazine Covers
Esquire 75th Anniversary Issue
30
Groundbreaking Magazine Covers
Esquire 75th Anniversary Uses E-Ink
29
Innovative Magazines To Compete With New Media
'Missbehave' Has Attitude
28
Aztec Snake Bookcase
Quetza
27
Future of Teen Magazines
26
Morphing Human Heads
Power of Books Campaign
25
Street Wall Magazines
'Not A Magazine' on the Walls of Sydney
24
Free-Range Furniture
ZiG Bamboo Bookcase
23
Musical Bookshelves
The Wazz AL by NoDesign
22
Modern Architecture Pop-Up Books
Radevsky and Sokol
21
Collaborative E-Readers
Papyrus Concept
20
Blog Book Deals
Stuff White People Like
19
(Illegally) Free Magazines Online
Mygazines.com
18
Book Lamp Stand
Reading Lamp by Bureaudebank
17
Fighting The Fall of Print
Wall Street Journal Launches WSJ Fashion Magazine
16
(Disturbing) Viral Book Campaigns
"The Gargoyle" Burning Flesh Ad
15
Comic Book Video Games
Batman Arkham Asylum by Rocksteady
14
Short Stories from Titles
The Sorted Books Project
13
Death of the Fashion Magazine?
Newsstands Sales Way Down
12
Textbook-Free Universities
Flat World Books Are Free
11
Books as Balance Weights
The See-Saw Bookshelf
10
Limitless Design Dynamics
Tangram Bookshelves
9
Digital Medieval Cookbooks
King Richard II's Recipes Online
8
Book Cameras?
Beware A Book is Watching You...
7
Carved Surfaces for Magazines
The Lifestyle Coffee Table
6
Information Gas Station
Helsinki Library Researchers Help Web Users Find Answers
5
Mix and Match Magazine Subscriptions
Maghound.com
4
Comic Book Movies
Tom Cruise As The Sleeper
3
Politicians in Gossip Magazines
Publications Shift Their Focus
2
Discovering Forgotten Music
Beethoven Sketchbook Reveals Final Song
1
Age Limits for Books
Authors Fight Age Banding
Related Ideas
Luxury Brand Book Launches
Louis Vuitton Unveils From Louis to Vuitton Book Celebrating Its Legacy
Vocabulary Learning Devices
The E-Ink Vocabulary Card E2 Fits Language Study into a Compact Bar
Compact E-Ink Readers
Pocketbook Inkpad One is a Reader Built for Annotating Dense Pdfs
Modernized Portable Music Devices
The Conceptual TL-1 Music Player by Hunny Modi is Nostalgic
Keychain E-Ink Readers
Pala One Mini E-Reader by Paul Lagier Compresses into a Pocket-Size Device
Series-Inspired Newspaper Pop-Ups
Peacock Featured a Custom Newsstand for ‘The Paper’
Folding E Ink eReaders
The mooInk V Was Created by Readmoo and E Ink
Playful Children's Library Designs
Studio Vapore Creates a Whimsical Children's Library
Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags
Jonathan Anderson Revealed Bold Dior Book Tote Designs
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Interactive AI Storytelling Platforms
Character.AI Introduced Books Mode
Luxury Exclusive Publications
TASCHEN and Louis Vuitton Chronicle the Legacy of the America’s Cup
AI-Powered E-Book Generators
FlipHTML5 Targets Users Without Technical or Design Expertise
Low-Power ePaper Displays
E Ink Unveiled ePaper for Sustainable Digital OOH Advertising
Sleek Book-Shaped Lamps
The Folio Lamp by Eunsu Lee Uses Stainless Steel Panels and Warm LED Light
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Storytelling Literary Perfumes
Classic Novels Inspired D’OTTO Fragrances' Literature Collection
Book-Shaped Air Purifiers
Samsung’s Book-Shaped Air Purifier Delivers Filtered Air to the User
Fantasy Book Tech Accessories
PopSockets Unveiled its 'Throne of Glass' Collection
Writing-Friendly Full-Color eReaders
The Amazon Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Offers Uniform Lighting
Music-Inspired Audiobook Campaigns
Spotify Launches its Bold 'Read Like You Listen' for the Summer
Shelf-Friendly Book Nook Sets
Yanko Design Spotlights LEGO Sherlock Holmes Book Nook by LEGO
Modular Refillable Notebook Systems
Orangered Life Spotlights Its BetterBook on Kickstarter
Cost-Conscious Color eReaders
The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Now Comes in a Lower Tier Model
Water-Activated Book Designs
Water for People Raises Awareness with the Dehydrating Book
Minimalist CD Player Peripherals
The TINYL 'COVER' Gives the Humble CD Player a Modern Overhaul
Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives
SHEIN x Alibris Partner for Gen Z's Interest in Books
Full-Color E-Ink-Like Phones
TCL Announced the NXTPaper 70 Pro with New Noteworthy Features
Toy Kitchen Cookbooks
Melissa & Doug Announced Three Playable Books with Penguin Young Readers
AI Publishing Platforms
Inkitt Transforms Literature Creation Via Algorithmic Optimization
Pocket E-Reader Attachments
The Brand-New Xteink X3 Snaps To iPhone's Using MagSafe
Hands-Free Page Turners
The Kobo S-30 Remote Turns E-Reader Pages While Users Hold Their Coffee
Flushable Magazines
Toilet Roll Brand Cushelle Created a Title Printed on Soft Tissue
Long-Life E Ink Smartphones
E Ink 4g Smartphone Has Days of Battery Life & Gentle Screen Comfort
Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations
Es Devlin Designs the Library of Light with 3000 Books
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Discreet Digital Art Displays
The Paperless Paper 7-inch E Ink Frame Has a Spectra 6 Display
Reading Book Stands
The Penguin x MOEBE Book StandMarks Pages and Supports Books
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags
Indigo's 'Book Club Tote' Features Embroidery
Bingo-Style Reading Initiatives
Indigo's 2026 Reading Challenge Features a 'Phone-Free' Category
Bookless Bookstores
The Audible Story House Features Tiles to Sample Audiobooks
E-Ink Modern Smart Screens
The BLOOMIN8 E-Ink Canvas Boasts Intricate Color and Details
Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Pocket Paperback Revivals
Indigo Revived the Pocket Paperback for Canadian Non-Fiction Readers
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Calm Reading Clocks
Novellamate Literature Clock Replaces Alarms with Gentle Morning Inspiration
Swipeable Book Discovery
BookSwipr Helps You Find Personalized Book Matches With Simple Swipes
Pocket Smart Readers
The Viwoods AIPaper Reader Fuse E-Ink Comfort with Integrated Ai Assistance
Protective E-Reader Cases
PopSockets Launches the 'PopCase Kindle' for MagSafe
Compact Leather Datebooks
Uncrate 2026 5" Pocket Datebook Is Pre-Stamped
AI Reading Experiences
Booxtory 2.0 Enhances Physical Text for Better Comprehension
Feed-Style Reading Platforms
The Holdout Reimagines Reading Using A Social Media–Inspired Format
Short-Form Video Previews
Vertical Feeds Help Members Discover Content on Netflix
Color E-Ink E-Readers
Kaleido 3 by Onyx Boox Enhances Digital Reading
Synchronized Read-And-Listen Features
Audible's New Read & Listen Feature Has Officially Launched
Multi-Format Reading Platforms
Spotify Connects Audiobooks with Physical Book Purchases
Miniature Book Charms
The Book Charm by Coach is Finely Crafted with Real Words Inside
Gamified Reading Trackers
Book Brain Helps Build Consistent Reading Habits With AI Support
Luxury Digital Papers
Montblanc Digital Paper Blends Craft and Tech in Premium E-Ink Notebooks
New Tech Product Announcements
Apple Unveiled New Products at a Recent Event
Minimal Sleek Aluminum Bookstands
Blanked Studios Creates the Industrial Bookstand
Accessible Bookmobile Vehicles
The Dayton Metro Library Has Introduced a New Bookmobile Vehicle
Soundtrack-Integrated Print Media
Radioposter Merged Audio Storytelling with Physical Books &Zines
Hybrid Bookstore Apps
Spotify Merged Physical and Digital Book Browsing in One App
Book-Themed Bar Concepts
Book Bar is an Upcoming Destination for Shopping, Eating & Connecting
Accessibility-Focused Comic Apps
ComiCast Attempts to Make Comic Books Accessible
Pleated Paper Designs
Moleskine and Issey Miyake Create Note-A-Note Inspired by Textile Artistry
Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books
The 4,4,4&2 Book Uses Disappearing Ink to Reflect Dementia’s Mind
Digital Paper Productivity Tablets
The Viwoods AiPaper Mini Boasts an 8.2-Inch E-Ink Display
Computer Vision Car Tools
Audi Reader Provides an Alternative to Consulting a Vehicle Manual
Focus-Optimized Browsers
Google Chrome Introduces Vertical Tabs and Reading Mode
Personalized Storytelling Platforms
Magical Children's Book Makes Kids the Heroes of Their Stories
Open-Air Libraries
The IKEA Billyothèque Invites Passersby to Browse, Borrow or Donate Books
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Folded Page Readers
This Dual-Screen E-Reader Lets You Read a Virtual Book Just Like a Real Book
Physical Book Renewals
Spotify Partners With Bookshop.org To Sell Physical Books
Personal Reading Trackers
BookSprider Helps Users Track Progress and Organize Their Reading
Remote Reading Tools
The Tappy Adds Two-Button Bluetooth Control to E Ink Devices
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Niche Club Apps
Phictly Connects Fans of Books, Movies & Shows in Small, Engaged Groups
Reading Habit Trackers
Bookends Helps You Build and Track Consistent Reading Habits
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Cheekily Creative Bookmarks
Humdrum Paper Delivers a Line of Illustrated Bookmarks
Reading-Focused Compact Houses
Backcountry Tiny Homes Designs the Library Tiny House
Publisher-to-Platform Content Ecosystems
HarperCollins and Toonstar Turn Books into Animations
Versatile Book Displays
The Penguin x MOEBE Book Stand Combines Function and Minimal Design
Fishing Coffee Tables
Uncrate's The Ultimate Book Captures Fishing Culture
Content Management Tools
Flippy Helps Users Revisit and Organize Saved Bookmarks Efficiently
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
E-Reader Tech Updates
Instapaper replaces Pocket on Kobo via free firmware update
Retro Messaging Devices
The PIPPO Pager Reimagines Digital Communication with Nostalgic Design
Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Minimalist Journaling Methods
World's Simplest Journalling Guide Teaches Quick Creative Tips
Interactive Knowledge Plays
TriviaBlaze Offers Engaging Quizzes To Test Knowledge in Categories
Book Exchange Platforms
BookSwipe Connects Readers For Local In-Person Book Swaps
Digital Book Libraries
PDFDrive Provides Access To Millions Of Free eBooks For Offline Reading
Literary Weather Displays
The 'Author Forecast' from Uncrate Shows Weather Updates with Quotes
Curated Book Bouquets
Chapters and Flowers Offers Literary-Inspired Gifts
Book Discovery Platforms
Book Chat Noir Connects Readers Through Recommendations And Community
Personalized Book Subscription Services
The Spaniel's Tale Bookstore Delights Avid Readers
Children Story Creators
Conté Lets Kids Create, Share, And Print Magical Stories Easily
Book Illusion Tables
Deniz Aktay’s Delusion Table Uses Books to Visually Support Its Structure
Digital Craft Platforms
The Apple and Design Miami Collaboration Explores Creative Innovation
Focused Reading Tools
Smart Reader Simplifies Reading And Listening Without Distractions
Playable Gaming Archives
The Internet Archive Preserves 758 Retro PC Demo Discs
Children-Friendly E-Readers
Kindle's Colorsoft Kids is Available at a Lower Price to Engage Youth
Video Flipbook Creators
Turn Videos Into Custom Flipbooks Easily With VideoToFlip’s Service
Curated Reading Insights
BookSelects Recommends Books From Experts Based on Your Interests
Library-Bound Micro-Learning Apps
Library Ideas Has Partnered with Blinkist to Enhance Access
Digital Review Platforms
Digital Products Enables Simple Consumer Reviews & Brand Insights Online
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Introductory CS Textbooks
Computer Book for Kids Makes Computer Science Fun and Approachable
Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books
Dragonborn Features Illustrative End Pages and Unique Edges
Ebook Creation Tools
Bookcraft Uses AI To Generate Professional Ebooks Faster
Reading Audio Tools
BookTun.ing Creates AI Curated Playlists That Match Book Reading Experiences
Literary Trivia Platforms
Daily Book Facts Delivers Daily Insights And Trivia For Book Lovers
Digital Reading Companions
RLT Tracks Reading Progress and Manages Digital Bookshelfs
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Hyper-Targeted Book Covers
Monzo Launched The Book of Money with 800 Bespoke Cover Titles
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Intelligent Reading Companions
BookRead Enhances Reading Focus, Retention, And Engagement With AI
Visual Knowledge Platforms
BookWatch Converts Non-Fiction Books Into Animated Video Summaries
AI Book Finders
Cinder Books Helps Users Discover Their Next Read With AI Assistance
Reading Planner Tools
BookCalculator Estimates Books You Can Read And Suggests Recommendations
Tranquil Reading Seating
Chapters Furniture Collection Rethinks Seating with Reading Forms
Redefined Braille E-Readers
This Dotary Device Revolutionizes Accessibility with Elegant Design
Magnetic E‑reader Cases
The PopSockets MagSafe Kindle Case Brings Swappable Grip and Comfort
Integrated Book Tables
The Boca Side Table by Deniz Aktay folds storage into its surface
Smarter News Consumption
NewsBang Makes Staying Informed Easier And More Interactive
Gamified Book Trackers
NovelQuest Tracks Reading Progress With Social And Gamified Features
Curated Book Directories
Bizarre Bookshelf Lets You Explore and Find the World’s Weirdest Books
Curated Book Finders
ReadHive Helps Readers Discover Timeless Books And Hidden Gems Effortlessly
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Reading-Optimizing Streaming Services
Spotify Page Match Syncs Books Across Online and Offline
Book Price Finders
Reading Cheap Shows You The Lowest Prices For Books Across Sites
Limited-Edition Erotica Books
Toy Stories by Dame Blends Erotic Fiction With Sex Toy Reviews
Mobile Reading Pavilions
Es Devlin’s Library of Us Turns a Beach into a Shared Ritual of Reading