There are virtually no limits to creativity the world of literary art. Not only are the creations and sculptures incredibly vivid and dramatic, but the materials they are made out of have their own artistic and intellectual value.
Books are slowly getting lost in the shuffle with all the digital technology that is taking the world by storm, making it more important than ever to try and hold onto some form of physical literature, even if only for nostalgic purposes. Gorgeous cover art and old fonts have an intrinsic beauty that lends itself easily to the artist's imagination, allowing them to create visually stimulating masterpieces that inspire people to get back in touch with the novel.
Literary art pieces also make for beautiful home decor.
50 Literary Art Designs
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Teeming Paper Creatures
Andrea Mastrovito Creates a Fantasy World Made of Zoology Books
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School Book Sculptures
Liu Wei Reinvents Educational Tools into Eye-Catching Cityscapes
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Comic Book Sculptures
The 'Heroes: Route of Exposures' Series by Adrian Tranquilli
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Flowering Book Sculptures
Jacqueline Rush Lee Creates a Novel Form of Narrative
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Carved Literature Sculptures
This Series by Guy Laramee Will Take Your Breath Away
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Literary Furniture Pendants
The Bookshelf Necklace is a Great Gift for the Bookworm
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Fingerprint Book Mazes
The aMAZEme Installation is Inspired by Author Jorge Luis Borges
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Skeletal Book Contraptions
The Maskull Lasserre Incarnate Sculpture Transforms Textbooks
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Brilliant Book Collages
The Parallèle Exhibition by Erwan Soyer Features Alluring Artwork
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Ornate Origami Novels
Rachel Ashe Modifies Books Into Intricate Nature-Themed Papercrafts
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Vintage Book Vending Machines
The ‘Biblio-Mat’ Exchanges Coins for Classic Literature
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Tomb Carved Landscapes (UPDATE)
Guy Laramee Constructs Landscapes Out of Literary Texts
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Novel-Covered Bedroom Decor
Create a Reader's Dream Room with the DIY Book Headboard
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Crystal-Covered Literature
Artist Alexis Arnold Uses Books to Create Ice-Like Sculptures
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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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Literary Art Installations
Artist Thomas Ehgartner Art Installation Critiques the Information Age
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Stacked Literature Installations
The Biografias VI by Alicia Martín Sculpture Embraces Knowle
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3D Phonebook Art
Telephone Directory Carvings by Alex Queral
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3D Narrative Paper Scenes
The Jodi Harvey-Brown Book Sculptures are Thrillingly Adventurous
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Surreal Lit-Loving Photography
Joel Robinson Brings His Books to Life
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Novel Art Ads
The Filigranes Librarie Campaign Features the Art of Isaac Salazar
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Superhero Origami Displays
Batman Origami Halloween Decor is Intricate and Surprising
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Phone Book Faces
Alex Queral Creates Intricate Photos from Carved Pages
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Poetic Paper Art
Ragnhildur Johanns' Sculptural Poems Series Pays Tribute to Printed Publications
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Mysterious Paper Sculptures
The Banksy of Books Creates Breathtaking Anonymous Art
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Fantastical Book Art
Alexander Korzer-Robinson Carves Out Ever-Changing Narratives
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Bookworm Portraiture
The Unique Painted Book Sculptures by Mike Stilkey are Novel
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Cutout Character Novels
Altered Books by Susan Hoerth Breaths New Life into Fairy Tales
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Domed Ceiling Bookshelves
The Wade Davis Writing Studio Boasts a Sky-High Library
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Fluttering Book Art
The Blue Butterfly by Cara Barer Represents the Metamorphosis of Knowledge
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Honeycomb-Shaped Structures
Kristiina Lahde Gives Phonebooks an Artistic Makeover
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Awesome Telephone Book Sculptures
Long-Bin Chen Turns Reading Material into Art
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Book-Inspired Home Decor
Show off Your Literary Credentials with Penguin Classic Products
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Dapper Novel Accessories
The Original Paperback Bow Tie is for the Perfect Gentleman
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Autobiographical Facial Sculptures
These 3D Books Combine Literature, Sculpture & Technology
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Insanely Intricate Novel Art (UPDATE)
The Brian Dettmer Book Sculptures are Mind-Bogglingly Good
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Hidden Novel Proposal Boxes
The DIY Book Engagement Ring Case Upcycles Old Textbooks
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Bulky Brick Books
The Literature Heavyweights Series Recalls a Nostalgic Past
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Stacked Book Portraits
The Mike Stilkey Book Sculptures Have a Novel Design
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Book-Loving Typographic Prints
Spineless Classics Makes Literary Works of Art
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Novel Seating Options
The Sunflower Chair Features Bookcase Making it Functional and Fantastic
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Superimposed Avian Illustrations
Paula Swisher Beautifully Draws Birds on Old Science Books
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Literary Tablet Cases
The 1st Edition Book Cases for iPad Bring Back a Sense of Nostalgia
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Discarded Novel Artwork
The Daniel Speight Book Block Project Turns Old Covers into Literary Art
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Vibrant Book Stack Snapshots
Taylor Holland's 'Junkudo' Focuses on a Japanese Bookshop
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Viral Video Flip Books
The Gangnam Style Flip Book is an Impressive Show of Artistry
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CEO Novel Portraits
Hong Yi Creates Mark Zuckerberg's Face Out of 36 Books
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Book-Built House Decor
Artist Frank Halmans Turns Literary Classics into Houses with Windows
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House-Shaped Bookshelves
The Readers' Nest by WIS Design Provides Comfort and Safety for Novels
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Cinematic Notebook Sketches
Marie Bergeron Renders Iconic Imagery from Famous Films
Ghostly Furniture Installations
The PLAY Project by Ka-Lai Chan Protrudes From the Wall Eerily
Microscopic Food Sculptures (UPDATE)
Big Appetites by Christopher Boffoli is Adorable
Dapper Gamer Accessories
The 8-Bit Bow Tie Has Fun Written All Over It
Suspended Reflective Platforms
Horizon Field Hamburg by Antony Gormley Turns People into Art
Paper Iceberg Installations
What Lies Beneath by Gabby O'Connor Embodies the Essence of Antarctica
Ebony Moth Installations
Black Cloud by Carlos Amorales is an Impressive and Intimidating Swarm
Bodacious Bow Tie Bling
The Freena Shop Makes an Alluring Bow Tie Necklace
Footwear-Inspired Installations
Minna Parikka and Jani Leinonen Combine Forces to Make Fierce Art
Bottle Sea Creature Art
The Fish Sculptures on Botafogo Beach Promotes Sustainability
Nostalgic 90s Lookbooks
The Wildfox Couture Shoot is Totally Clueless-Inspired and Chic
DIY Deceptive Storage Bins
The Lauren Conrad 'Bookshelf Box' is Great for Sophisticated Home Decor
Laptop-Forming iPad Cases
The CruxSKUNK Turns Your iPad into a Functional Apple MacBook
Athletic Brand-Inspired Art
New Balance London Experience Center Showcases Sport & Craft
Blindingly Sparkly Costume Jewelry
Miu Miu Jewelry Collection is as Elegant as it is Flawless
Close-Packed Bicycle Storage
T-Bike by Jung Tak Proposes an Efficient System for Renting Pushbikes
Retro Arcade Art Installations
The 3D Ms. Pac-Man Display is Interactive and Fun
Precarious Boulder Installations
The Levitated Mass Sculpture is Anxiously Wondrous
Feathered Bow Tie Accessories
The Our House Design Collection is Vibrant & Frilly
Flower-Exploding Sculptures
Interface by Bradley Sabin Signifies Merging of Human and Plant Worlds
Naughty Literature Accessories
The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Key Ring Plays on Notable Qu
Terrain-Conforming Seating
The Strucchair Bench Balances an Uneven Base and an Ergonomic Surface
Adabtable Arachnid Seating
The Limitless Spider Sofas Have Many Moving Legs for Maximal Comfort
Fingerprint Book Mazes
The aMAZEme Installation is Inspired by Author Jorge Luis Borges
Led-Lit Libraries
The Castro Leal Library Uses Diode Lighting
Starkly Minimalist Furniture
Ferdinand Kramer Furniture is a Throwback to the 20s and 50s
Spellbinding Metallic Installations
The Zaha Hadid 'Arum' Installation Explores Ethereal Structure
DIY Nest Necklaces
Create an Avian-Inspired Accessory with this 'Sincerely, Kinsey' Tutorial
Detailed Colander Artwork
The Isaac Cordal Portaits are Made of Metal Utensils
Skeletal Book Contraptions
The Maskull Lasserre Incarnate Sculpture Transforms Textbooks
Industrialized Antique Necklaces
The Brass Steampunk Lockets are Stunningly Crafted
Viral Movie Mad Dashes
Unlock the 007 in You with the James Bond 007 Skyfall Coke Zero Video
Convertible Oscillating Seats
Swing Chair Transforms for Repose Preference and Weather Protection
Springy Lumber Seating
The Caterpillar Stool Delivers Unexpectedly Forgiving Support
Coiled Thread Installations
Lure by Beili Liu is Inspired by an Ancient Chinese Legend About Love
Interactive Thunderstorm Installations
The Symphony in D Minor Exhibit Simulates Rough Weather
Surprisingly Stable Slanted Seating
Tilted 9,5 Chair is Staggeringly Stronger with Trusses
DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
Mitten Christmas Tree Decorations are Made from Paper
Sound System Sculptures
Benoit Maubrey Creates Sweet-Sounding Works of Art
Doily Decal Skulls
The Joshua Harker ‘Crania Anatomica’ is a Delicate Wonder
Tweet-Enabled Treat Dispensers
The BEV Twitter Vending Machine Trades Hash Tags for Iced Tea
Responsive Wall Systems
Wallbots is an Adaptable Environment that Changes According to Your Needs
Opulent Ornamental Tablet Cases
The Prada Holiday 2012 iPad Cases are Colorful and Clean-Lined
Internet Sensation Memory Sticks
The Psy Gangnam Style USB Drive Gets Its Groove On
Feathered Formal Accessories
A Stylish Brackish Bow Tie Would Nullify Your Need for a Wing Man
Origami E-Reader Covers
The Tasume Nook Stand Provides Protection and a Prop with a Few Folds
Novel-Covered Bedroom Decor
Create a Reader's Dream Room with the DIY Book Headboard
Concealing Latticework Ceilings
The Assemble Studio Features Sculptural Wood Peaks
Rigidly Refined Bookcases
The Severin Bookshelf Strikes a Beautiful Balance of Function and Form
Whimsical Wood Carvings
Keisuke Tanaka Sculpts Magical Mountains and Forests
Transformative Textbook Art
Ryuta Iida Applies Imagination to Narrative with Her Modern Sculptures
Personalized Interactive Bookshelves
Collaborate on the Design of the Alan Rorie Voronoi Bookshelf
Mini Mountainous Sculptures
Networktopia by Kim Harty is Made Out of Hot Strands of Glass
Kaleidoscopic Origami Portraits
Jesse Yules Creates a Stunning Folded Painting Music Video
Marriage Proposal Necklaces
The Letter Concealing Locket Holds a Life-Changing Message
Origami Sketch Paper Ads
The Ad Pad Campaign Targets Advertising Creatives
Solar-Powered Spinning Lights
The Luke Jerram Forum Chandeliers Create Shimmering Light
Stacked Literature Installations
The Biografias VI by Alicia Martín Sculpture Embraces Knowle
Viral Video Dance Infographics
The Gangnam Style YouTube Video is the Most Viewed Video Ever
Responsive Light Installations
The Cinimod Studio Tunnel Boasts Interactive Illumination
Puzzle Piece Sentimental Jewelry
The You Complete Me Necklace is Split into Three Parts
Emotively Surreal Installations
'El Vacio' By Gogy & Nikolai Rose Explores Various Mediums
Versatile Slotted Shelving
The B-OK by Marica Vizzuso Folds Out into a Room Divider
Fluorescent Hair Bows
The Rainbow Brights by Yestadt Millinery Add Color to Coifs
Page-Inspired Shelves
The Comic Book Frame Shelves are Shaped Like the Books Sold
Chopstick Dragon Sculptures
Cafe Asiatage Promotes Grand Opening With a Wooden Beast's Roar
Bouquet-Inspired Bags
The Marni 'Flowers' Clutch is Softly Striking
Double-Sided Menswear Garments
The Cotton Treats 'Reversible Bow Ties' are Multi-Purpose
Elegant Industrialized Jewelry
The Steampunk Elgin Watch Necklace is Lavishly Finished
Decadent Donut Sculptures
Josh Atlas Artwork is Deviantly Delicious
Hi-Tech Touchscreen Copiers
The Zeta Book Scanner is Smart, Intuitive to Operate and Eco-Friendly
Library-Like Stairwells
The Bookcase Staircase is Great for Small Spaces
Reinvented Classic Book Covers
Christos Kourtoglou Recreates Well-Known Literature Art
Accordion-Style Storage
The Zigzag Shelf Opens from Flat for a Convenient Collapsible Furnishing
Funky Industrial Illustrations
These Greg Darroll Designs are Eccentric and Punchy
British Transit Lookbooks
The Slam City Skates 2013 S/S Collection Takes Over London
Neighborhood Crowdfunding Websites
Spacehive is a Fundraising Platform for Public Space Projects
Modern Coif Picture Books
The Silvia Prada 'The New Modern Hair' Book Pays Homage to Hairstyles
Resin-Lined Seating
The Scrap Wood Chair by Seung Han Lee Uses Colorful Materials
Table Top Novel Storage
The Booken Turns Old Books into a New Piece of Furniture
Viral Korean Pop Songs
Cody Turner Looks Behind-the-Scenes at the Gangnam Style Video
Bookshelf Bug Habitats
The To-Bee Project Aims to Bring Honeybees Back to Our Gardens
Cutout Character Novels
Altered Books by Susan Hoerth Breaths New Life into Fairy Tales
Sharply Studded Formalwear
The Spike-Studded Bow Tie by NiceReworked Vintage is Rebellious
Scannable Storage Systems
The Barcode Bookshelf Aligns Novel Spines to Mimic Store Stickers
Cult TV Comics
The 'Game of Tech Thrones' Cartoon Gives Hilarious Personalities
Infinitely Mirrored Installations
'The Phoenix Is Closer Than It Appears' Exhibit is Surreal
Noncommittal Bed Decor
The Bilk Decal Headboards are Temporary and Chic
Viral Video Phone Cases
The Gangnam Style iPhone Case Shows Others Your Web-Savvy Ways
Backless Ergonomic Seating
The LimBIC Chair Will Stimulate Both Your Mind and Body
Reclaimed Lumber Accessories
Wood Thumb Manufactures Ties Made of Upcycled Timber
Critter Tablet Covers
The Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad Cases Cutely Protect Your Gadget
Book-Inspired Furniture
Once Upon a Time Bookcase by Fabio Vinella is Charming and Imaginative
Fluttering Book Art
The Blue Butterfly by Cara Barer Represents the Metamorphosis of Knowledge
Viral Song Shirts
Break Out in Song and Dance Legitimately Wearing the Gangnam Style Shirt
Cootie Catcher Cartons
Tea Smile Packaging is Playfully Assembled Origami-Style
Body Art Admiration Jewelry
I love Tattooed Boys Necklace is For Ladies Who Adore Inked Men
Solar-Powered iPad Cases
The 'Kudocase' is Eco-Friendly and Uses All Light Sources to Charge
Ethereal Oceanic Installations
The 'Deep Ocean' Display by External Reference Architects is Serene
Eco Origami Coat Hangers
H + Bag is an Environmentally Friendly Innovation for the Retail Industry
Infant Carriage Jewelry
The Whimsy Baby Pram Necklace is Adorably Sophisticated
Romantic Bookshelf Accessories
The 8-Bit Heart Bookends are Perfect for Gaming Book Worms
Wisdom-Dispensing Vendors
The Quote Vendor by Alice Wang Distributes Fast Information
Verbal Vending Machines
Elise Ho Discovers an Interactive Coffee Dispenser with a Sense of Humor
Gift-Giving Drink Dispensers
The Pepsi Vending Machine Gets Gives the Gift of Soda this Holiday
Astounding Adjustable Bookshelves
The 'Hold On Tight Shelf' is a Welcome Invention
Novel-Inspired iPad Handbags
The Goodluckgoods 'Clutch on You' Combines Technology & Classic Texts
Viral Song Light Shows
Share the Love for the Holidays with Christmas Lights Gangnam Style
Sturdy Quilted Carriers
2013 Marni Urban Collection has Bright Colored Utilitarian Look
Spiralling Book Installations
Twisted Tales by Wary Meyers is Made for Whimsical Literature Lovers
Notebook-Inspired Biscuits
The 'Bake at 350' Composition Cookies Will Make Back-to-School Bearable
STD-Free Parodies
Open Condom Style Spoof Promotes Safe Sex While Being Hilarious
Samurai Sword Bookends
The Katana Bookend Will Keep Your Ninja Documents in Order
Vintage Book Jacket Collections
The Covers Etc Flickr Stream Compiles Old Literary Illustrations
Social Media Service Parodies
The 'Facebook Pro: Site No Longer Free' Mocks the Social Platform
Novel Seating Options
The Sunflower Chair Features Bookcase Making it Functional and Fantastic
Literary Tablet Cases
The 1st Edition Book Cases for iPad Bring Back a Sense of Nostalgia
Video Scavenger Hunts
The Staff of Trend Hunter Compete in a City Wide Search Challenge
Eerie Slow-Motion Lookbooks
The Raf Simons 2013 S/S Short Film is Fabulously Bizarre
Social Strategy Infographics
The ‘Card Hub’ Study Shows How Credit Card Companies Targ
Personalized Love-Professing Books
The I Love You Book Lets You Display Your Love and Affection
Steel Tilted Book Organizers
Artistically Display Your Treasured Novels with the Magda Bookshelf
Time Trial Books
The Zeynep Yildirim One Hour Project Documents Tasks That Take 60 Minutes
Vertically Stacked Storage Systems
The Rain Bookshelf Relies on Novels' Narrow Sides for Assembly
Search Engine-Inspired Books
Google by Felix Heyes and Ben West Makes a Dictionary with Images
Excised Novel Storage
The 315 Bookshelf Holds Volumes Through the Removal of Material
Mythical Antique Hammer Jewelry
the Mjollnir Necklace is Modeled after Thor's Powerful Weapon
Literature-Scented Sprays
The Demeter Paperback Cologne Smells Like Aged Books
Displaced Outdoor Libraries
Bookyard by Massimo Bartolini Turns a Grassy Field into a Book Store
Cassette Player Installations
Binatone Galaxy by Stephen Cornford Produces Eerie Sounds
Classic Poet Collaboration Ads
The Google Docs Demo: Masters Edition Features Nietzsche and Poe
Instant Pregnancy-Detecting Services
The Pregnancy Test Vending Machine Offers Immediate Results
Origami Serviette Birds
The Swan Napkin Holders Add Sophistication to Your Table Settings
Conjoined Book Covers
Thomas Heatherwick + Penguin Classics Bring Two Novels Closer Together
Rubber-Promoting Rap Videos
Cassidy Creates a Video for His Condom Style Song
Affordably Functional Tablets
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Boasts Functionality and Affordability