# Unreadable Books Classic Book Covers Handmade by Olympia Le-Tan By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/books-by-olympia-le-tan References: [weloveyouso](http://weloveyouso.com/2009/11/olympia-le-tan-2/) & [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Fashion/gallery/19/5687/4/Cover_Girl) These hand-made books by Olympia Le-Tan (or book covers) are part of the artist’s new collection ‘[You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover](http://olympialetan.com/O_._L_._T.html).’ Heavily influenced by her father’s love of books Le-Tan set out to create these book covers out of felt appliqué and silk thread. Classic books by Olympia Le-Tan include: 'The Catcher in The Rye,' 'For Whom the Bell Tolls,' 'Moby Dick' and '1984.' ‘You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover’ consists of 21 different book covers. There are only 16 of each book cover being produced, so needless to say, this is an extremely [limited edition collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taschen-and-louis-vuitton). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Book Covers:** The trend of creating handmade book covers offers an opportunity for artists and designers to showcase their creativity and tap into the growing market for unique and customized book accessories. - **Felt Appliqué:** The use of felt appliqué in book cover designs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the textile industry, as it allows for the creation of intricate and tactile designs that enhance the reading experience. - **Limited Edition Collections:** The popularity of limited edition book collections, like Olympia Le-Tan's 'You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover,' indicates a demand for exclusive and collectible book-related products, offering an opportunity for publishers and retailers to collaborate with artists and designers. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore opportunities in creating unique and visually appealing book covers, like Olympia Le-Tan's handmade collection, to cater to the growing demand for customized book accessories. - **Textile:** The textile industry can harness the trend of using felt appliqué in book cover designs to expand their product offerings and tap into the market of book-related accessories. - **Publishing and Retail:** The publishing and retail industries can capitalize on the popularity of limited edition book collections to collaborate with artists and designers, creating exclusive and collectible book-related products that appeal to book enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Book-Themed Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-collection.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Handmade Novel-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literature-candles.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Nordic Library Book Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dawit-isaak-library.md) - [Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote.md)