# Artsy Picture Book Shopping The Made and Sold Art Book Allows You to Shop for Products By Jacqueline Parrish | Published 2009-10-26 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-and-sold-art-book References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/10/made_sold.php) & [laurenceking](http://www.laurenceking.com/product/Made) The Made and Sold art book is a compilation of many different artists and their [toys, t-shirts, zines, prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brands-like-these) and other things they have created, which are available for purchase. The Made and Sold art book is an innovative new way for potential customers to [buy products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-finds). It is an innovative way to make money in today's tough economic times, while showcasing some of the weirdest and wackiest art out there. **Implications** - What I think is particularly innovative about the Made and Sold Art Book is that many different artists can come together to feature their products to an eager consumer base. By creating a market for [artisinal products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-retail), the Made and Sold Art Book is attempting to help small artists gain some notoriety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisanal Collaboration:** The Made and Sold Art Book showcases the potential for multiple artists to collaborate and feature their products, offering new opportunities for cooperative and creative ventures. - **Alternative Retail Platforms:** The Made and Sold Art Book presents a unique retail platform that showcases and sells products from various artists, suggesting the potential for alternative ways to sell and distribute products. - **Weird and Wacky Art:** The Made and Sold Art Book highlights the demand for unconventional and unique art, indicating an opportunity for artists to explore and cater to niche markets with their creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Publishing:** The Made and Sold Art Book demonstrates the potential for innovation and disruption within the art publishing industry, providing a new format for artists to showcase and sell their work. - **E-commerce:** The Made and Sold Art Book introduces a novel approach to e-commerce by combining an art book with a marketplace, suggesting possibilities for integrating curated content with online retail. - **Artisanal Products:** The Made and Sold Art Book highlights the potential for growth and exposure within the artisanal products industry, providing a platform for artists and creators to reach a wider audience with their unique offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Kids Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show.md) - [Japanese Handmade Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-handmade-goods.md) - [Curated Book Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf.md) - [Creator-Driven Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goods-hands.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Mobile Artwork Purchasing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cohart-platform.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Affordable Artist-Focused Art Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-retail.md)