Altered Book Art

The Portland Public Library invited local artists to transform discarded books into works of art.  The library's "Long Overdue: Book Renewal" collection now includes nearly 200 circulating items.  Search for "altered books" in the catalog to view photos of these works.  The collection was also featured in a New York Times article in April, 2006.

 

For more altered book examples, visit the web pages of The International Society of Altered Book Artists.