# Artistic Book Displays The 'Dead Bookstore' Features Art Pieces Made from Old Books By Joey Haar | Published 2016-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-bookstore References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/3066234/step-inside-the-dead-bookstore-where-printed-books-are-reborn) & [deadbookstore](http://deadbookstore.com/1/) If there's one thing that [printed books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) undeniably have over their digital counterparts, it's that they can be visually interesting, and designer Ben Pieratt's 'Dead Bookstore' [retail location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookstore-and-caf). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche).) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Provocative Banned Books Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banned-books-jail.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Book-Shaped Transparent Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bookmark.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md)