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# Green DIY Bookshelves
The ‘Book Book Shelf' by Not Tom Recycles Your Old Novels

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-04-12 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-book-shelf-not-tom
References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/book-bookshelf-stick-books-for-a-shelf/) & [not-tom](http://www.not-tom.com/bookbook.html)

This ‘Book Book Shelf’ by Yann Martel and Nick Hornby of Not Tom is a novel way to recycle your old, tattered tomes. This particular [bookshelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv) was inspired when Martel and Hornby came across a box of books that were about to be thrown out after a yard sale.

The ‘Book Book Shelf’ is comprised of old books [stuck directly onto the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf) with adhesive. I’m not sure if I could bear to put my beloved books through such abuse, but this is a stellar idea for books that are headed for the dumpster. Check out some other [DIY ideas for old books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) below.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.4/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Upcycled Design:** Transforming discarded items into functional and aesthetic products, like the 'Book Book Shelf,' presents opportunities for innovative upcycled designs.
- **Sustainable Home Decor:** The use of recycled materials in creating home decor items, such as DIY bookshelves, taps into the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products.
- **Creative DIY Projects:** The popularity of DIY ideas for repurposing old books reflects the ongoing trend of engaging in creative and resourceful do-it-yourself activities.

### Where This Applies

- **Interior Design:** The upcycled design trend in home decor, like the 'Book Book Shelf,' provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the interior design industry to explore environmentally friendly and unique products.
- **Sustainability:** The growing interest in sustainable home decor, including DIY bookshelves made from recycled books, opens up new opportunities for businesses in the sustainability industry to offer eco-conscious alternatives.
- **Crafts and Hobbies:** The demand for creative DIY projects, such as repurposing old books, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the crafts and hobbies industry to provide tools, materials, and inspiration for resourceful individuals.

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