# Novel Number Sculptures The Book Collection by Paul Octavious By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-collection References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2010/03/11/the-book-collection/) & [pauloctavious](http://www.pauloctavious.com/) If I had the skills required to construct The Book Collection, I would never need [shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puzzle-shelf) again. Oh no, instead, I would create [beautiful sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archetypes) out of my novels, perhaps even recreating my favorite scenes in each of them. I know--only in my dreams. Or, perhaps I'll simply enlist Paul Octavious to recreate The Book Collection in my home. After taking a look at the images in the gallery above, I know you'll understand why I'm so drawn to this project. I should add that I'm an [avid reader](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore) as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Book Sculptures:** Creating sculptures out of novels, providing a unique way to showcase books and blend art with literature. - **Scene Recreation:** Recreating favorite scenes from books in sculpture form, offering a visual representation of beloved literature. - **Artistic Home Decor:** Using book sculptures as home decor, adding a creative and artistic touch to interior design. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore partnerships with artists to create book sculptures as a new form of merchandise or promotional items. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can feature book sculptures as unique and visually engaging artworks, attracting art enthusiasts and book lovers alike. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate book sculptures into their projects, offering a distinctive element of artistic home decor for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Block Puzzled Book Nooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-book-nook.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md)