# Vibrantly Hand-Marbled Books The Histories by Rasmus Ohlson Brings Classics into the Modern World By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-histories-by-rasmus-ohlson References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/introducing-rasmus-ohlson) & [rasmusohlson](http://rasmusohlson.com/) The art of [book covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money) is a fine one, for although the saying goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover," most people can't help but do just that; judging The Histories by Rasmus Ohlson would only be beneficial for all parties involved. A beautiful book series, the covers have been [hand-marbled in soft bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters). At once classic and modern, the design will speak to a range of different people. The Histories by Rasmus Ohlson, a visual communication student at [Beckmans College of Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workform), was part of an assignment for Marcus Gärde in which he had to create a book series based on the ancient greek book Herodutus. Although marbling is a traditional art form, the Stockholm-based artist has put a contemporary twist on it that brings it into the modern world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Hand-marbled Book Covers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of hand-marbled book covers in other industries like fashion or home decor to create unique and artistic products. - **Classic-modern Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine classic and modern design elements in various industries such as furniture or graphic design to appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Traditional Art with Contemporary Twist:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply traditional art techniques with a modern twist in industries like packaging or interior design to create visually stunning and unique products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate hand-marbled book covers in the publishing industry to revitalize book designs and attract more readers. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate hand-marbled patterns into fashion design to create one-of-a-kind clothing or accessories that will stand out in the market. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use hand-marbled techniques in home decor products like wallpaper or furniture to add a touch of artistic flair and elevate the design aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Atmospheric Beach-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-fell-apart.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Pastry-Centric Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824.md) - [Distinctive Dragon-Themed Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a.md)