If there's one thing that printed books undeniably have over their digital counterparts, it's that they can be visually interesting, and designer Ben Pieratt's 'Dead Bookstore' retail location. The store features books that Pieratt has manipulated to turn into appealing works of art based on the images inside.
In order to bind books, many publishers will use thread to sew the spines together. This method is especially common for high-end hardcover books (such as coffee table books.) Since many of these sewn books feature photography, they are the perfect subjects for the Dead Bookstore.
The art in the Dead Bookstore features pages of books with the sewing removed. The result of this process is haunting juxtapositions based on the subject that the book covered.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Artistic Book Displays
- Opportunity for artists and designers to transform old books into visually appealing art pieces.
- Sewn Book Photography
- Photographers and publishers can explore the use of sewing techniques to create unique and visually striking book designs.
- Juxtaposition Art
- Artists can experiment with removing sewing from books to create thought-provoking and visually interesting art installations.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can incorporate old books into their artwork and create innovative displays.
- Publishing
- Publishers can explore unique bookbinding techniques to create visually striking coffee table books.
- Photography
- Photographers can experiment with sewn books to create visually captivating images and showcase their work.
