# Books as Art Book Works Papercraft Sculptures of Lobsters, Guns & Scorpions By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-works-papercraft-sculptures-lobsters-guns-scorpions References: [packagingsoftheworld.blogspot](http://packagingsoftheworld.blogspot.com/2009/08/book-works.html) & [bookdust](http://www.bookdust.com/) Books have been called works of art before, but Robert takes this term literally. He creates his masterpieces of [papercraft sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) from [bound volumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booksy) such as ‘Art of the Masters’ and the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Robert intricately cuts out lobsters, scorpions and guns from the books which become art in multiple levels. The [3-D forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) themselves stand as fascinating pieces, but when teamed with the outlined book, such as with his black scorpion, the duo becomes even more captivating. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Papercraft Sculptures:** Innovative papercraft sculptures made from books can be a disruptive opportunity in art galleries and museums. - **Book Art:** The creation of book art as an artistic expression can be a unique differentiation for printing and publishing companies. - **Upcycling Books:** Upcycling books into art pieces can be a sustainable and innovative trend for eco-friendly businesses in the art and craft industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** The use of papercraft sculptures in art galleries can be a captivating and unique experience for art enthusiasts. - **Museums:** The display of book art in museums can be a captivating way to showcase literature as a unique form of art. - **Printing and Publishing:** The creation of book art can be a new offering for printing and publishing companies to showcase their artistic capabilities and differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Provocative Banned Books Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md)