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# Vintage Novel Tablet Covers
Curl Up With the Book-Inspired Twelve South BookBook iPad Case

By Summer Luu | Published 2011-03-26 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-bookbook-ipad-case
References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/twelve-south-bookbook-ipad-2-case.htm) & [twelvesouth](http://www.twelvesouth.com/products/bookbook_ipad/)

Whenever you miss turning the pages of an old school book, use the Twelve South BookBook iPad Case. It's styled in a storybook design, just like the old days when there weren't electronic reading devices.

The vintage-inspired case is handmade in a distressed look made of hardback leather and also doubles as an [adjustable stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esr-flip). With its classic looks, this hardcover sleeve will make you feel as if your iPad is a real piece of literature. What's great about the design is that the [retro hardback cover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-c1) and spine provide a lot of protection.

If you think about it, the unique design of the Twelve South BookBook iPad Case [disguises your pricey tablet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatbook) so you won't have to worry about anybody stealing your camouflaged sleek device.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Vintage-style Device Covers:** The success of the BookBook iPad Case proves that consumers crave the nostalgia of physical books in their digital lives.
- **Multi-functional Device Accessories:** The BookBook's ability to function as both a protective sleeve and adjustable stand highlights the value in creating versatile device accessories.
- **Disguised Device Protection:** The BookBook's clever design as a retro hardback cover and spine provides a unique solution to the need for device protection that doesn't sacrifice style.

### Where This Applies

- **Tech Accessories:** The success of the BookBook demonstrates the potential for e-commerce retailers to offer unique and stylish device accessories to tech-savvy consumers.
- **Publishing and Printing:** Collaborating with tech companies to offer vintage-inspired covers for devices could open up new markets for traditional publishers and printers looking to diversify.
- **Consumer Electronics:** Innovative designs like the BookBook case show the potential for electronics companies to tap into consumers' nostalgia and emotional connections to physical objects in the digital age.

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