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6th February 2012

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vintageanchor:

Artist Carves Vintage Books Into Astoundingly Intricate 3D Sculpture…

“With the increasing popularity of electronic readers and e-books, the future use of hard-bound books also comes under question. While designers have responded with the likes of lighting, accessories and even fashion made entirely out of old books, French Canadian artist Guy Laramée tackles it from a decidedly philosophical — and creative — perspective, carving intricate, three-dimensional landscapes that look amazingly real up close. Based out of Montréal, Laramée is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, director, composer and anthropologist. Biblio and The Great Wall are his series of sculpted vintage books, which range from ridged landscapes and Zen gardens to actual archaeological landmarks like the Temple of Petra…”

Read more here.

Source: vintageanchor

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    learn how to do this
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    This is kind of awesome, but kind of horrifying. I mean, the books! You’re destroying the books!
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