These examples of beautiful book art prove that the beauty of novels is not limited to the text within them.
From comic books to classic masterpieces, these artistic creations make the most of an already creative piece. Often incorporating the story of the book into the piece, these examples of book art show the skills of artists who can work with a range of materials. Inventive, and often paying homage to some of the greatest written works of all time, these creations are well-intentioned, and mix together two beloved mediums of expression. Bringing new meaning to the term 'pop-up' book, book art is one of the most intriguing forms of artistic expression out there.
Ingenious, and often adopting books in unpredictable ways, these examples of beautiful book art are sure to please.
13 Examples of Beautiful Book Art
From Cluttered Comic Book Artwork to Ornate Origami Novels:
Courtney Scharf — Jul 27, 2012 — Art & Design
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Pop-Up Book Art
Artist Thomas Allen Creates Amazing 3D Artwork Out of Classics
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Ornate Origami Novels
Rachel Ashe Modifies Books Into Intricate Nature-Themed Papercrafts
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Transformative Textbook Art
Ryuta Iida Applies Imagination to Narrative with Her Modern Sculptures
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Novel Landscape Carvings
Guy Laramee Sculpts Stunning Scenes into Books
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Poetic Paper Art
Ragnhildur Johanns' Sculptural Poems Series Pays Tribute to Printed Publications
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Interactive Graphic Designs
Download and Fold Mau Russo Graphic Art
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Illustrated Lookbook Art
The Kris Van Assche Fall/Winter 2009 Lookbook by Andrea Mastrovito
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Fantastical Book Art
Alexander Korzer-Robinson Carves Out Ever-Changing Narratives
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Shredded Book Art
Literary Masterpieces Shaped by Scalpel
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Cluttered Comicbook Artwork
GoncaloMar Presents a New Show Full of Chaos
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Skyrocketing Cartoon Values
Comic Book Collectibles
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3D Book Art
Thomas Allen's 'Uncovered' Gives you an Alternative Look at Old Books
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Fantasy Book Art
Budding Illustrator Creates Extrordinary Version of ‘The Silmarillion’
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Futuristic Vision Design Books
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Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections
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Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks
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Digital City-Inspired Art Works
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Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
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Artful Puzzle Block Sets
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