All book sculptures are created by hand. Once completed, they are protected with a UV finish. Customized pieces are available. Some pieces are currently available. Feel free to contact me for information, or visit www.etsy.com/shop/WetCanvasArt Most pieces that are sold can be recreated. Some pieces have been featured in gallery shows or publications. If you’re interested in a piece, ask for it’s history!

Books are beautiful in their own right, but these artists have managed to improve on perfection.

1. BOOKS TO INFINITY

This crazy miracle in a library in Prague was designed by Slovakian artist Matej Kren. There’s a mirror inside so the tunnel of books looks endless when you lean into it.

2. BOOKS AS LANDSCAPES

Montreal-based artist Guy Laramee uses the texture of the pages to give the feeling of earth and rocks in his landscape sculptures.

3. FILM STAR

This piece by John Latham was part of a special exhibition at the Tate Britain in 2005-2006.

4. SUNBURST OF BOOKS

This wall-mounted sculpture is by Colombian artist Federico Uribe.

5. THE RAVEN

Paper sculptor Su Blackwell makes delicate cut-outs that appear to be rising from the center of the book.

6. OMG LOL

This sculpture made from a dictionary is by artist Michael Mandiberg. 

7. BOOK BALL

This sphere made out of books is in Minneapolis.

8. PAGING M.C. ESCHER

This sculptor carves angular pathways into books, making convoluted three-dimensional figures worthy of M.C. Escher.

9. SUNSET

This book is reminiscent of wild, rainbow hair.

10. CREEPY-CRAWLIES

Robert The unlocks creatures hiding inside books.

11. COLOR WHEEL

This colorful sculpture is at Kansas City Public Library.

12. BOOKS AS CANVAS

Artist Mike Stilkey uses acrylic paint on backdrops made out of books, including this piece on display at the Bristol Museum.

13. FLYING BOOKS

This is the ceiling of a booth made out of books by Jan Reymond for the Geneva Book Fair.