ALTERED BOOKS
Altering books has its roots in the medieval period when original text on vellum or parchment was rubbed out, scraped off or covered up for new work.
In the same way, today, a discarded book can be transformed into a work of art. The existing pages of the book become the artist's canvas. Some pages are removed to reduce bulk, and sections are glued together, giving stability. The existing text can be completely obliterated, or used as a background, or inspiration.
It's an inexpensive art form that makes use of recycled materials and creatively combines the written word with art. For more informa-tion, see the International Society of Altered Book Artists: www.alteredbookartists.com
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