# Recycled Books as Art 10 Innovative Creations By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-books-as-art-10-innovative-creations References: [feeds.feedburner](http://feeds.feedburner.com/OffbeatEarth?format=xml) If you'd rather get creative with your [unwanted books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf) instead of donating them to charity, this collection of used book creations should provide you with some inspiration. I'm guessing most people don't have enough books laying around to build themselves book towers (or the space to do so), but if stacking is your thing, perhaps you can build some mini stacked book structures. Who needs blocks and [Lego](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-book-nook) anyway? I particularly love the [beautiful lamp designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-earth). How perfect would these be on your bedside table to illuminate the book you are currently reading? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Book Art:** Creating artwork from recycled books presents opportunities for bookstores to offer unique products and artists to showcase their creativity. - **Sustainable Art:** Using recycled materials for art installations presents opportunities for environmental sustainability companies to collaborate with artists and offer eco-friendly products. - **Upcycling:** Upcycling unwanted materials into art presents opportunities for DIY and craft businesses to offer tutorials and workshops to educate and engage consumers in sustainable practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies:** The demand for recycled books for art installations presents opportunities for art supply retailers to offer unique, sustainable products. - **Eco-friendly Home Decor:** Using recycled books for home decor presents opportunities for eco-friendly home decor companies to collaborate with artists and offer sustainable products. - **Sustainable Education:** Using recycled materials for art installations presents opportunities for sustainable education companies to offer workshops and classes on upcycling and sustainable art practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Recycled Paper Pulp Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-lamp1.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Block Puzzled Book Nooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-book-nook.md) - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md)