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We all love to read and learn from books, but The Repurposed Library takes our passion even further, presenting us with 33 projects to make--quite literally--out of books. For these projects, Lisa Occhipinti rescues and repurposes orphaned and outdated books from flea markets and library sales and turns them into new art objects and practical items for the home. Her creations range from artfully constructed mobiles, wreaths, and vases, to functional items like shelves, storage boxes, and even a Kindle "keeper" for those who want to replicate the sensation of holding a "real" book while reading from an e-reader. Projects utilize every imaginable part of a book--from hardback cover to individual pages--and are a DIY celebration of a new way to view a book's potential.
Praise for The Repurposed Library:
"In an age when the bound book is an endangered species, [Occhipinti's] artwork is nicely topical. She now has a book of her own, The Repurposed Library, out this week from Stewart, Tabori & Chang. In it, she offers readers a how-to guide to making household objects from, well, books, like a mirror, a lamp and a fire screen, as well as the winsome mobile shown on the cover."
- The New York Times
"Book hoarders rejoice: all those random children's books, encyclopedias, and unread paperbacks are about to find their purpose . . . Furnished with cheery photographs and numerous hand-drawn diagrams, this endearing book will appeal to veteran crafters and literati alike." Praise for The Repurposed Library:
"In an age when the bound book is an endangered species, [Occhipinti's] artwork is nicely topical. She now has a book of her own, The Repurposed Library, out this week from Stewart, Tabori & Chang. In it, she offers readers a how-to guide to making household objects from, well, books, like a mirror, a lamp and a fire screen, as well as the winsome mobile shown on the cover."
- The New York Times
-BUST magazine
“The book is really well-made, fittingly. The photography by Thayer Allyson Gowdy is wonderful and really shows off the projects—and everything in the background is as tastefully arranged as a Crate & Barrel catalog. . . . if you love books as objects, The Repurposed Library is a fun collection of project ideas.”
—Wired.com
“We love how everyday objects like a colorful collection of vintage books can double as décor. . . . Th[e] cute wall-hung book ledge is easy to make and provides a perfect perch for treasured keepsakes. —Natural Home & Garden
About the Author
Lisa Occhipinti is a former faculty member at the New Hampshire Institute of Art and Currier Museum of Art Center. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe and on multiple websites and blogs, including Apartment Therapy, Publishers Weekly, and the New Yorker. She lives in Venice Beach, California.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this book!,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life (Hardcover)
Although I am a former librarian, I am also an artsy at heart and this book is amazing!Old books become art ... an excellent way to recycle (and if you don't have old books, the Goodwill usually has them for under a dollar!) I have made the mobile and a vase (from a Dewey Decimal System text book) and both are on display at my local library. Suitable for any age!
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3.3 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews) 34 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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Good Book......Bad Font Choice!!,
By e Jo - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life (Hardcover)
Great information, however very hard to read! The book uses a thin font that appears to be grey. In addition, the background page color appears to be an off-white. This thin, light-colored font against this off-white page gives the illusion of faded pages and (for me) creates a horrible strain on the eyes when attempting to read this book. The introduction is in a black font and is much easier to read. I just cannot understand why black was not used in the body of the book....especially considering this font choice! I was very much looking forward to receiving this book but was very disappointed when I opened it and saw the faded looking pages. The information appears to be well written and the instructions fairly easy to follow but the book is just not reader-friendly. I equate it to trying to read a page from your personal printer when the ink cartridge needs to be replaced. This is entirely "MY personal" observation.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful Book!,
By Jennifer Piper - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful, well thought out book with lots of great projects! I've been a fan of Lisa's creations since discovering her on Etsy. I was thrilled when I learned she was coming out with a book!I think I may have been first in line with my nose pressed against the door.... The projects are creatively stepped out, and range from simple enough, to more challenging things. I simply adore this book. It is worth every single cent! 14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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What the font?,
By J. E. Kenney "ToysMum" - Published on Amazon.com
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Ce commentaire est de: The Repurposed Library: 33 Craft Projects That Give Old Books New Life (Hardcover)
I entirely agree with e Jo's review. I just received my copy of The Repurposed Library, and was looking forward to reading it and doing the projects. Though I will still be doing projects, I am disappointed in the designer's choice of font and ink color. It takes extra work to focus on what I'm reading, and I have to use brighter-than-usual light to do so. Nothing wrong with my eyes; it's a grey, thin font printed on creamy-colored paper. If you want something to be camouflaged, these are good colors. Not so good for type.I should be breezing through instructions, paying no attention whatsoever to the print--good book design makes that happen. Even some of the illustrations could stand to be beefed up a little, with heavier lines and more contrast. I may end up scanning pages of projects I'll be working on, and adjusting the size, color, and weight of the type. Haven't ever adapted text with Optical Character Recognition, but this seems like a good time to experiment. The photography is beautiful, and the projects are great. I hope the author had a small run done this first time around, so she can have a new edition printed that is fun to read and use. If, like me, you are so pleased with Lisa Occhipinti's designs that you HAVE to learn how to make them, just be forewarned and have a plan for dealing with the fine print, so to speak. Great recycled art is worth some extra work - but this is more of a challenge than I bargained for. |
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