In his viral book series, Watts uses books as sources of inspiration, and as actual material, from which his paper sculptures sprout out from. “I wanted to create a visual representation of some of my favorite books,” he relayed in an interview with A’ Design Award and Competition’s blog. “Paper-craft seemed the perfect medium to achieve this.”

“I wanted to challenge myself with a passion project using paper craft to elevate my favorite stories into surreal and imaginative works of art,” he went on to explain. “I wanted to create a conversation and a guessing game between the viewer of the art and the books they represented.”

His creative idea also encourages others to open a book and enter another world. “The entire project is representing the power of reading,” said Watts, adding that there’s an extra layer of intimacy when it comes to paperback books. According to him, in a digital world it’s becoming harder to dedicate time to the classic paperback but reading from screens makes us read slower, learn less deeply, remember less and sleep worse. “This is why students prefer to print out their electronic textbooks,” he says. “This is ‘The Power of the Paperback’.”

You might just be inspired to do the same!

The post This Series Will Encourage You to Read appeared first on TettyBetty.

But the creative process that goes behind it is rather technical. “When water boils, its molecules expand,” explained Arnold in an interview with Redefine Magazine. “I place the book in the saturated solution when hot and manipulate the book to my liking. As the saturated water cools again, the molecules shrink and any excess Borax crystallizes. Once the solution has completely cooled and the crystals have grown on the submerged objects, I drain the solution and dry the object without disturbing its shape. The objects will hold their new, transformed shape when completely dry.”

Arnold points out how the crystals transform the books into aesthetic, non-functional objects – removing the textual context. “The books, now frozen with heavy crystal growth, have become artifacts or geologic specimens laden with the history of time, use, and nostalgia,” she says.

The books themselves were found and collected by Arnold over the years. In fact, it was the increase in discarded books and magazines (the result of e-books and digitalization) that prompted Arnold’s series. As such, her books also raise questions about the palpable ways in which time shapes our cultural experiences. “With the addition of the crystal growth, the story within the book remains in memory, but new stories can be created by viewers as well,” she reflects.

The post These Crystallized Books Gleam Like Ancient Treasures appeared first on TettyBetty.

Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that spans over 90,000 registered little libraries spread over more than 90 countries. The idea is as simple as it is beautiful: Small, cleverly-shaped libraries are placed in neighborhoods, accessible to all, where passersby can either pick a book of their liking or leave one for others.

Margret Aldrich, head of media and programming at Little Free Library, gave an interview to BadCredit.com where she explained her vision for the movement:

“We’ve found that within different communities, a Little Free Library can mean different things,” she said. “If we’re talking about lower-income communities, a Little Free Library can mean more access to books.

“We want kids to have access to books all the time. And for kids who don’t necessarily have a lot of books at home, having a Little Free Library at school can be really meaningful.”

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to live on a street with one of those cuties? 

If you want to start a Free Little Library in your neighborhood, go ahead and register!

The post Little Free Libraries Are Popping Up Everywhere, Turning Kids Into Readers! appeared first on TettyBetty.

The Harry Potter actress and United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador opened a feminist book club a couple of years ago with the goal to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” explained Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

One book is selected every two months and is then discussed on the Goodreads discussion board. To become a member, register for an account and join on the group’s page. “Everyone is welcome. I would be honored!” exclaimed Watson.

You can also dip your toes in by following the book club’s dedicated Instagram page.

The post Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club is Where the Cool Kids Are At appeared first on TettyBetty.

This family of three, mom Mel, dad Al and 5-year-old Martha share all their bookish adventures on their blog and Instagram on a very creative way. This little family is based on the edge of Peak District, England, and their true passion are books; they review them, they write about literary travels and bookshops. They are now building their own library, and their collection counts more than 2000 books.

If you want to join their search for amazing new reads keep on scrolling.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4Fu9cFZDc/?taken-by=thebookfamilyrogerson

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwJKA_Hy8j/?taken-by=thebookfamilyrogerson

The post A Family Whose Life Has Been Dominated By Books appeared first on TettyBetty.

These book titles are just a part of Deckmann’s portfolio. He’s focused on language as a powerful tool in therapy and most of his work revolves around that premise. Check out his website and Instagram for more.

The post Johan Deckmann’s New Self-Help Titles are Hilariously Relatable appeared first on TettyBetty.

As Frost says, “It is a discrete painting. It is only there when you know how to unlock it.”

This art form dates back the to the 17th century, and Frost has been practicing it for 40 years. As he says, he’s the last commercial fore-edge painter on the planet. Check out his beautiful work in the video below.

The post An Ancient Art Form is Hidden in These Books appeared first on TettyBetty.

One psychotherapist, Johan Deckmann, was inspired by his patients to create a series of imaginary self-help book titles that hit close to home for many of us.

Check them out below; they might make you rethink your life.

The post Psychotherapist Comes Up With Painfully Hilarious Self-Help Book Titles appeared first on TettyBetty.

“I still believe in books being a wonderful and unique medium that presents art as well as being art itself. So I still try to rescue as many books as possible from those free give away boxes on the street, so they won’t be lost in the rain, offering them a new life as a canvas for my creation.”

She mainly uses markers in a limited color palette, focusing on black, white and red. Scroll down to enjoy her work.

The post New Art in Old Books – Yay or Nay? appeared first on TettyBetty.

In his viral book series, Watts uses books as sources of inspiration, and as actual material, from which his paper sculptures sprout out from. “I wanted to create a visual representation of some of my favorite books,” he relayed in an interview with A’ Design Award and Competition’s blog. “Paper-craft seemed the perfect medium to achieve this.”

“I wanted to challenge myself with a passion project using paper craft to elevate my favorite stories into surreal and imaginative works of art,” he went on to explain. “I wanted to create a conversation and a guessing game between the viewer of the art and the books they represented.”

His creative idea also encourages others to open a book and enter another world. “The entire project is representing the power of reading,” said Watts, adding that there’s an extra layer of intimacy when it comes to paperback books. According to him, in a digital world it’s becoming harder to dedicate time to the classic paperback but reading from screens makes us read slower, learn less deeply, remember less and sleep worse. “This is why students prefer to print out their electronic textbooks,” he says. “This is ‘The Power of the Paperback’.”

You might just be inspired to do the same!

The post This Series Will Encourage You to Read appeared first on TettyBetty.

But the creative process that goes behind it is rather technical. “When water boils, its molecules expand,” explained Arnold in an interview with Redefine Magazine. “I place the book in the saturated solution when hot and manipulate the book to my liking. As the saturated water cools again, the molecules shrink and any excess Borax crystallizes. Once the solution has completely cooled and the crystals have grown on the submerged objects, I drain the solution and dry the object without disturbing its shape. The objects will hold their new, transformed shape when completely dry.”

Arnold points out how the crystals transform the books into aesthetic, non-functional objects – removing the textual context. “The books, now frozen with heavy crystal growth, have become artifacts or geologic specimens laden with the history of time, use, and nostalgia,” she says.

The books themselves were found and collected by Arnold over the years. In fact, it was the increase in discarded books and magazines (the result of e-books and digitalization) that prompted Arnold’s series. As such, her books also raise questions about the palpable ways in which time shapes our cultural experiences. “With the addition of the crystal growth, the story within the book remains in memory, but new stories can be created by viewers as well,” she reflects.

The post These Crystallized Books Gleam Like Ancient Treasures appeared first on TettyBetty.

Little Free Library is a non-profit organization that spans over 90,000 registered little libraries spread over more than 90 countries. The idea is as simple as it is beautiful: Small, cleverly-shaped libraries are placed in neighborhoods, accessible to all, where passersby can either pick a book of their liking or leave one for others.

Margret Aldrich, head of media and programming at Little Free Library, gave an interview to BadCredit.com where she explained her vision for the movement:

“We’ve found that within different communities, a Little Free Library can mean different things,” she said. “If we’re talking about lower-income communities, a Little Free Library can mean more access to books.

“We want kids to have access to books all the time. And for kids who don’t necessarily have a lot of books at home, having a Little Free Library at school can be really meaningful.”

And let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to live on a street with one of those cuties? 

If you want to start a Free Little Library in your neighborhood, go ahead and register!

The post Little Free Libraries Are Popping Up Everywhere, Turning Kids Into Readers! appeared first on TettyBetty.

The Harry Potter actress and United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador opened a feminist book club a couple of years ago with the goal to share feminist ideas and encourage discussion on the topic.

“As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading as many books and essays about equality as I can get my hands on,” explained Watson. “There is so much amazing stuff out there! Funny, inspiring, sad, thought-provoking, empowering! I’ve been discovering so much that, at times, I’ve felt like my head was about to explode… I decided to start a Feminist book club, as I want to share what I’m learning and hear your thoughts too.”

One book is selected every two months and is then discussed on the Goodreads discussion board. To become a member, register for an account and join on the group’s page. “Everyone is welcome. I would be honored!” exclaimed Watson.

You can also dip your toes in by following the book club’s dedicated Instagram page.

The post Emma Watson’s Feminist Book Club is Where the Cool Kids Are At appeared first on TettyBetty.

This family of three, mom Mel, dad Al and 5-year-old Martha share all their bookish adventures on their blog and Instagram on a very creative way. This little family is based on the edge of Peak District, England, and their true passion are books; they review them, they write about literary travels and bookshops. They are now building their own library, and their collection counts more than 2000 books.

If you want to join their search for amazing new reads keep on scrolling.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4Fu9cFZDc/?taken-by=thebookfamilyrogerson

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwJKA_Hy8j/?taken-by=thebookfamilyrogerson

The post A Family Whose Life Has Been Dominated By Books appeared first on TettyBetty.

These book titles are just a part of Deckmann’s portfolio. He’s focused on language as a powerful tool in therapy and most of his work revolves around that premise. Check out his website and Instagram for more.

The post Johan Deckmann’s New Self-Help Titles are Hilariously Relatable appeared first on TettyBetty.

As Frost says, “It is a discrete painting. It is only there when you know how to unlock it.”

This art form dates back the to the 17th century, and Frost has been practicing it for 40 years. As he says, he’s the last commercial fore-edge painter on the planet. Check out his beautiful work in the video below.

The post An Ancient Art Form is Hidden in These Books appeared first on TettyBetty.

One psychotherapist, Johan Deckmann, was inspired by his patients to create a series of imaginary self-help book titles that hit close to home for many of us.

Check them out below; they might make you rethink your life.

The post Psychotherapist Comes Up With Painfully Hilarious Self-Help Book Titles appeared first on TettyBetty.

“I still believe in books being a wonderful and unique medium that presents art as well as being art itself. So I still try to rescue as many books as possible from those free give away boxes on the street, so they won’t be lost in the rain, offering them a new life as a canvas for my creation.”

She mainly uses markers in a limited color palette, focusing on black, white and red. Scroll down to enjoy her work.

The post New Art in Old Books – Yay or Nay? appeared first on TettyBetty.