# Book of Light By Hjortur | Published 2007-04-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1883) & [www006.upp.so-net.ne.jp](http://www006.upp.so-net.ne.jp/t_ishiguro/index2.html) Folding books for adults are becoming more popular. The latest one is quite unipue. When you open the book a [working table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-glow) pops up, with light and everything. Brilliantly designed and folded this [folded table lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatpack-timber-lamp) "enlightens" the reader. The lamp is simply powered by a low voltage adapter. This book really comes to live when you open it. **Implications** - For the bookworms out there, this would be a sweet addition to the decor of your home library. You could easily place it on any [side table or desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-lamp) to add a little bit of fun and whimsy to a room full of novels. It'll brighten up any book you're currently reading. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Folding Book Innovations:** Designing new folding innovations for books with unique capabilities like lighting a lamp. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Creating furniture with multiple functions like a book and a lamp. - **Decorative Lighting Pieces:** Designing decorative lighting pieces with unique designs and functionalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Incorporating innovative designs and concepts into books to attract more customers. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Expanding product lines to include multifunctional furniture pieces. - **Lighting Design:** Creating unique and innovative lighting pieces for decorative purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Cabin-Shaped Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boof-reading-light.md) - [Flat-Pack Paper Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tsubomi.md) - [Foldable Wooden Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-folding-lamp.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup.md) - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Paper-Made Origami Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-origami-lamp.md) - [Portable Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grab-glow.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md)