It doesn't look like it is easy to cut shapes through a books, however, artist Robert The is a specialist in this craft. He's cut out lobsters, insects, leaves, letters, guns, and more. Notes about the artist (from bio): Born Carmel California, 1961. Studied philosophy and mathematics, University of Wisconsin, Madison 1979 - 1984. Institute of Lettering ...

It is such a simple idea, but a clever one! Book sculptures by Paul Octavious. Link via Swiss Miss

He calls them "Book Sculptures." "Los Angeles native Mike Stilkey has always been attracted to painting and drawing not only on vintage paper, record covers and book pages, but on the books themselves. Using a mix of ink, colored pencil, paint and lacquer, Stilkey depicts a melancholic and at times a whimsical cast of characters ...

A poster design to promote P.P. McGuinness' private library sale. Credits: Advertising Agency: Whybin/TBWA Sydney, Australia Executive Creative Director: Garry Horner Creative Director: Matt Kemsley Art Director: Janelle Shearer Photographer: John Curnow Post production: Chris Mawson Copywriter: Steve Dodds Link via Ads of the World

A beautiful art installation entitled "109 Lighting Books" by Airan Kang. It is part of a group exhibition at the Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery. The wall of neon books look like they came out of the novel or film "Fight Club" (written by Chuck Palahniuk, film directed by David Fincher). Link via Today and Tomorrow