# Squid Ink-Printed Books These Fishy Books Were Printed Entirely Using Squid Ink By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squid-ink References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/361870/Smells-Fishy-Using-Squid-Ink-Designers-Print-Books/) & [todaydesigners.nl](http://www.todaydesigners.nl/portfolio/specials/naar-inkt-vissen/) The creative minds at 'Today Designers' created the 48-page ‘Naar Inkt Vissen,’ a publication that seems fairly normal — except that it is printed in squid ink. Naar Inkt Vissen (meaning, 'Fishing for Ink') tells the tales of the sea, created with just over a litre of ink collected from squids. 700 of these unusually fishy [books were crafted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) and bound with fishing wire, so that it was even more on theme. Other than [eating it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-tinned-fish), this seems like a novel use for squid ink. However, it probably will not replace the way books are traditionally printed. As novel as this concept seems, the designers note: "It smells, stinks and reeks. We are talking about a penetrating fishy smell here." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Squid Ink Printing:** The use of squid ink as a printing medium offers a unique and visually striking alternative to traditional ink. - **Fish-themed Publications:** Creating books with squid ink allows for the creation of fish-themed publications, adding an innovative twist to storytelling. - **Unconventional Book Binding:** The use of fishing wire for binding books presents an opportunity for unique and thematic book designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore the use of squid ink for limited edition or special-themed books, offering readers a truly unique reading experience. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can experiment with using squid ink in their designs to create visually striking and unconventional print materials. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Art and design exhibitions can feature books printed with squid ink as a disruptive and attention-grabbing element of their displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [3D-Printed Shrimps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-shrimp.md) - [Coffee Ink Flipbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-flipbook.md) - [Water-Activated Book Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dehydrating-book.md) - [Bio-Printed Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivated-fish-fillet.md) - [Plant-Based Squid Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-squid.md) - [3D-Printed Eel Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-eel.md) - [Limited-Edition Book-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-ipa.md)