Fun Books Stuff
Want to know how celebrities store their books? Well okay then...
The libraries of the rich and famous have left us feeling a little green. Diane Keaton's library is pictured below. Click on the image to see more.
Looking for 20 design ideas for your home library? Here you go.
For those looking for unique and exciting ideas to decorate their homes! Click the image for more...
Wait... is that a fountain of books I'm seeing?
You'd be forgiven for thinking so. In fact, this is the work of installation artist Alicia Martin. Click the image for much more.
A little insight into how long it takes to come up with a book title
It's reassuring to know that, even for the greatest writers, inspiration doesn't always come immediately. Click the image below to see the Paris Review's blog post showing James Salter's notes for the process that led to the title for his 1975 novel Light Years:
Instantly boost your library-cred with this paperback wallpaper
Click on the image for more. Although, on second glance at the price tag, it might be cheaper to just buy the books...
Jillian Tamaki's amazing embroidered bookjackets
Illustrator Jillian Tamaki has produced three new covers for Penguin Classics (or 'Penguin Threads', as they are renamed; nice), and they look amazing! Click the image to see the rest.
Nick Sharratt illustration tutorial - looks easy, right?
This is a brilliant feature from the new Guardian Children's Books website by Nick Sharratt, best known for providing illustrations for Jacqueline Wilson's books. Click the image to have a look.
Giving your nouns an emphatic boost...
We think this website offers an interesting comment on the objectification of everything in Western society. Then again, it could just be an excuse for some comedy swearing. Click the image to have a go (NB. site contains strong language!)
Amazing animation from 4th Estate books
Created to celebrate 25 years of the publishing house, this is pretty ingenious:
This Is Where We Live from 4th Estate on Vimeo.











