# Novel Sculptured Chandeliers Light Reading by Lula Dot is Made of Books By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reading References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/03/12/light-reading-by-lula-dot/) & [luladot](http://www.luladot.com/) If creations like Light Reading continue to crop up around the world, there will always be a need for [print media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prose-light). To me, a lover of the *written* word, it actually soothes my distress over tech-conquering giants inventing alternatives to books, magazines and newspapers. Granted, some may look at the Light Reading chandelier with trepidation, viewing it as a defacement of rather than a tribute to literature. I, however, believe that designer Lula Dot intended the latter. How could something as beautiful as the Light Reading chandelier not be a tribute? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Design:** Using discarded books to create unique sculptures and chandeliers presents an opportunity for upcycled design innovation. - **Literary Art:** The emergence of literary-inspired art installations like the Light Reading chandelier highlights a trend towards blending literature and visual aesthetics. - **Sustainable Lighting:** The use of books as a material for chandeliers signifies a growing trend towards sustainable lighting solutions that repurpose existing resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore opportunities in creating unique, upcycled sculptures and chandeliers using discarded books. - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can tap into the literary art trend by collaborating with artists and designers to create visually stunning installations using their publications. - **Sustainable Lighting:** The lighting industry can capitalize on the trend of sustainable lighting by developing products that repurpose materials like books to create environmentally friendly chandeliers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Functional Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chant.md) - [Cabin-Shaped Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boof-reading-light.md) - [Scenic Architecture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-inspired-table-lamp.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-realm-of-light.md) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md) - [Literature-Inspired Sculptural Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-table-lamp.md)