# Discarded Novel Artwork The Daniel Speight Book Block Project Turns Old Covers into Literary Art By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-speight-book-block References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/353759/Using-Discarded-Books-Artist-Recreates-The-Streets-Of-London/) & [thesoftcity](http://thesoftcity.co.uk/) If you have old hardcover books that you no longer want, let the Daniel Speight Book Block project take care of them. Speight is a graphic artist from London who collects discarded books and draws on them. When the hardcovers are lined up in a row with the binding facing towards the wall, the books create images of cartoon London architecture. Speight uses what he describes as "a new form of [hand crafted screenprinting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mladinska-knjiga-printing-house)" to get the images onto the spines of the books. The Daniel Speight Book Block project pays homage to [iconic London landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles) as well as displays lesser known architectural pieces that are aesthetically pleasing. Daniel Speight gives [old books new meaning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book) by turning them into art pieces that are tributes to London's finest buildings. They also beautify cluttered bookshelves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Book Art:** Exploring the creative potential of repurposing old books to create unique works of art. - **Sustainable Design:** Using discarded materials to create visually appealing and environmentally friendly art installations. - **Urban Aesthetics:** Creating art that celebrates and showcases the architectural beauty of cities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find inspiration in repurposing old materials to create innovative and visually stunning pieces. - **Environmental Conservation:** Opportunities exist to promote sustainability through the reuse of discarded items in creative and artistic ways. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Art installations that showcase the unique architecture of cities can attract tourists and enhance the visitor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Block Puzzled Book Nooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-book-nook.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Found Objects-Formed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldgate-gold.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Book Pile Retail Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-store-1.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md)