{"title":"Rescued \u0026 Reimagined — Sustainable Upcycled Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt That Gives Materials a Second Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in this collection begins with something the world was ready to throw away — damaged books, worn leather, obsolete dictionaries, unloved vintage finds. Instead of ending up in landfill, these materials are transformed by hand into one-of-a-kind works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Echo Mines Studio, sustainability isn't a label — it's the foundation of how we work. We rescue, reclaim, and reimagine. Each piece carries the history of its past life alongside the beauty of its new one, embracing the Japanese philosophy of \u003cem\u003eWabi-Sabi\u003c\/em\u003e: finding beauty in imperfection, wear, and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eRescued from landfill\u003c\/strong\u003e — every piece uses materials that are damaged and would otherwise be discarded. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📚 \u003cstrong\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Damaged second-hand books\u003c\/strong\u003e — mass-produced books such as medical books, dictionaries and encyclopaedias given a singular, irreplaceable new purpose as a bespoke art work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eKintsugi-inspired\u003c\/strong\u003e — damaged areas celebrated with gold gilding rather than hidden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔁 \u003cstrong\u003eReclaimed materials\u003c\/strong\u003e — vintage leather, reclaimed glass, Perspex, and found objects. No matter the damage or the state of an item, its cleaned and given TLC so it can be used again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🖐️ \u003cstrong\u003eEntirely handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — no two pieces are ever the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you bring one of these pieces home, you're not just buying art — you're choosing to value what others overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ribs-book-carving-of-1928-medical-book-front-opening-free-standing-sculpture-book-lover","title":"RIBS! Book Carving Of 1928 Medical Book.","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones!\u003cbr\u003eIts All About The Ribs!\u003cbr\u003eIts our internal cage, its the thing that keeps our innards in. I always find old medical books fascinating and sometime outrageous at the out of date information and terms, but we are all one way or another fascinated in the workings of the human body.\u003cbr\u003eFor Sale is Bones, a 3D Book carving with opening cover that has been carved into the shape of ribs and when opened reveals old medical imagery and out dated medical terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eShown In Exhibition at  B\/OLD, 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Space, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW. 13.5cm  H.22 cm  D.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollow me on TikTok and YouTube (@echominesstudio ) to see the making of the book carving.\u003cbr\u003eAll the books shown in my  store have been created using damaged book and reclaimed glass or Perspex. Every book is unique and different and you will not find another one the same. Every book is picked because of one or many of the following things such as the illustrations, the patina and or wear and tear and are seen as part of the art work and not an imperfection or a fault.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note books cannot be opened, they are a glued carving and are not suitable for children to play with. These are free standing or wall mounted works of art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFree postage worldwide, all items are tracked when posted. Returns are accepted but and any postage costs for returns will be needed to be paid for by the buyer and will need to have a tracking number as I will not be held responsible for any losses.\u003cbr\u003eThe Courier that may be listed in the postage may not always be the one used as Etsy doesn’t have a other courier selection, but you will be provided with a tracking number when the item is sent.\u003cbr\u003ePlease remember delivery times vary depending where on the planet you live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.echominesstudio.co.uk\/\" title=\"shopify shop\"\u003eEcho Mines Studio Shop \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.echominesstudio.com\/\" title=\"webpage and portfolio\"\u003eEcho Webpage and Portfolio \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCs3JMPzk0a7ixZDpS6dspfw\" title=\"YouTube\"\u003eYou Tube \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@echo_mines\" title=\"TikTok\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/echomines\" title=\"instagram\"\u003e Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/echominesstudio\/\" title=\"Pinterest\"\u003e Pinterest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/echominesstudios\"\u003e Facebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Etsy\" href=\"https:\/\/echominesstudio.etsy.com\/\"\u003eEtsy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49153523089753,"sku":"EMS00013","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/edited_e3908ee0-6e72-4f00-92c1-2c53caf906d2.jpg?v=1709826896"},{"product_id":"every-pictures-says-a-thousand-words-super-large-dictionary-double-carved-book-art-book-carving-book-sculpture-altered-books","title":"Every Pictures Says a Thousand Words. Super Large Dictionary Book Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Pictures Says a Thousand Words. Super Large Dictionary Double Carved Book Art. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo date this is the largest book carving I have done. Measuring 32cm tall and weighing a whopping 4.2 kg \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book carving has been created from large unloved French Dictionary. The leather was falling off and so the previous owner told me that they would be binned if he didn't sell them. The leather was treated and conditioned then the book was carved both sides with illustrations from a mixture of illustrations left over from previous book carvings I have created. Reclaimed glass has been added to both side to protect it from dust. The book will come with provenance in the form of a book mark with information about the carving was created. This is a bespoke art work that will never be recreated again. This piece can be displayed on a shelf and turned in which ever direction you wish it to face or even better displayed Infront of a mirror so both sides can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost the books shown in my store have been created using damaged book, obsolete or second-hand books, With reclaimed glass or Perspex. Every book is unique and different and you will not find another one the same. Every book is picked because of one or many of the following things such as the illustrations, the patina and or wear and tear and are seen as part of the art work and not an imperfection or a fault.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Please note books cannot be opened and are not suitable for children to play with. These are free standing or wall mounted works of art.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Free postage worldwide, all items are tracked when posted. Returns are accepted but and any postage costs for returns will be needed to be paid for by the buyer and will need to have a tracking number as I will not be held responsible for any losses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Please remember delivery times vary depending where on the planet you live.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Commissions are now open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices included shipping \u003cbr\u003e If you would like a commission a book carving this can be done by contacting me for a chat about what we can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog on to these other platforms to see WIP and finished art works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.echominesstudio.co.uk\/\" title=\"shopify shop\"\u003eEcho Mines Studio Shop \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.echominesstudio.com\/\" title=\"webpage and portfolio\"\u003eEcho Webpage and Portfolio \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCs3JMPzk0a7ixZDpS6dspfw\" title=\"YouTube\"\u003eYou Tube \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@echo_mines\" title=\"TikTok\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/echomines\" title=\"instagram\"\u003e Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/echominesstudio\/\" title=\"Pinterest\"\u003e Pinterest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/echominesstudios\"\u003e Facebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Etsy\" href=\"https:\/\/echominesstudio.etsy.com\/\"\u003eEtsy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47409291133273,"sku":"EMS00004","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/mirrorimagebest.jpg?v=1701179525"},{"product_id":"an-old-fashioned-girl-book-carving-shoes-free-standing-altered-book","title":"An Old Fashioned Girl Book Carving, Shoes.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn Old Fashioned Girl Book Carving\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing a old warped book and illustrations from a Victorian shoe catalogue and turning it into this book carving. The book has a Perspex front to prevent any dust getting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 18 x 13 x 2 cms\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note books cannot be opened and are not suitable for children to play with. These are free standing or wall mounted works of art.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFree postage worldwide, all items are tracked when posted. Returns are accepted but and any postage costs for returns will be needed to be paid for by the buyer and will need to have a tracking number as I will not be held responsible for any losses.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Courier that may be listed in the postage may not always be the one used as Etsy doesn’t have a other courier selection, but you will be provided with a tracking number when the item is sent.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease remember delivery times vary depending where on the planet you live.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI will post world wide apart from German currently. If you are in German and purchase this item you will be refunded and the item will not be sent.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLog on to these other platforms to see WIP and finished art works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47435622187353,"sku":"EMS00003","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/edited2.jpg?v=1709826729"},{"product_id":"large-alice-in-wonderland-book-carving-free-standing-art-work","title":"Large Alice In Wonderland Book Carving Free Standing Art Work\/ Book Sculpture \/ Altered Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice In Wonderland is one of my favourite subjects to carve and this is one of many that I have done but the only one that is this large.  Using a old damaged French dictionary and just over 4KG in weight, this book was part of a 4 book set that was about to be binned by the previous owner, no one wanted them and they just wanted them gone, so I had them.\u003cbr\u003e I have always been fascinated with the Alice in Wonderland concept but have more often related to The Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter ( calm and chaos )  than Alice herself and constantly find myself drawn back to this story again and again.   Using illustrations from the two different Alice stories ( Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass) using modern printed illustrations I have created this book carving and this time I decided to use watercolour on the illustrations as well to give it a different look referencing the colours from a vintage colour illustrated copy that I own.  This carving is one of my longer projects with just over 30 hours of carving to create this art work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824043835737,"sku":"EMS00008","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_6098.jpg?v=1708083244"},{"product_id":"large-art-nouveau-larousse-dictionary-book-carving","title":"Large Art Nouveau Larousse Dictionary Book Carving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Large Larousse Dictionary Book Carving which stands at 30 CMS tall.  The book had some considerable damage to it, the book had been well used and had wear and tear to most of the pages. The cover was black.  I saw a hint of green and gave it a gentle clean to see that the front cover was actually green.  The cover has been left so it has a partially ethereal look to it.  The spine is leather and the covers are fabric.  All illustrations within the carving are from the book and are all the illustrations that catch my eye as an artist. The book has an Art Nouveau cover but the illustrations are done in a Art Deco block style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carving is a free standing carving for shelves, mantels, table tops etc..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL.  30 cm W. 21cm  D.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49248001458521,"sku":"EMS00036","price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_8597.jpg?v=1757062768"},{"product_id":"pyes-surgical-handicraft-book-carving-altered-book","title":"PYE'S Surgical Handicraft Book Carving\/ Altered Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is 1950'\/60s medical hand book for Doctors and Nurses to show how procedures should be done.  It was a combination of graphic photographs and illustrations.  I chose the latter to use for this carving.     The book is sealed and has a Perspex front to keep it dust free. It is a free standing sculpture but it can be adapted for a wall hanging done on request with no extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carving is a free standing carving for shelves, mantels, table tops etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L.20cm x W.14 cm x D.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49376277922137,"sku":"EMS00037","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_8871.jpg?v=1727359705"},{"product_id":"the-mammoth-book-of-thrillers-ghosts-and-mysteries-book-carving-aka-youve-created-a-monster","title":"The Mammoth Book Of Thrillers-Ghosts and Mysteries Book Carving, aka You've Created A Monster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mammoth Book Of Thrillers-Ghosts and Mysteries Book Carving.\u003cbr\u003eA.K.A You've created a monster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book was a challenge that I set myself online to create a book carving from just two images out of the book.  In the foreground of the carving we can see a young woman captured by the hanging vines and in the background we can see a large male demon coming to get her from the trap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I called it you've created a monster because throughout history women have been often blamed for the affect they have on males and its their fault they turned the man into some kind of monster that traps women and prevents them from how they wish to live their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  But this only came to me as I was carving the piece for me the illustrations just worked and it also can represent the good old fashioned horror movies of the damsel in distress and she need to be rescued.  What does it make you think?\u003cbr\u003eThe book is also embossed with a bat on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.14.5 cm  H.21 cm D. 4.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53717975466329,"sku":"EMS00042","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_9599.jpg?v=1732116524"},{"product_id":"mrs-beetons-household-management-book-carving-altered-book","title":"Mrs Beeton's Household Management Book Carving \/ Altered Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eMrs Beeton's book of Household Management is a well known and much loved book with information and recipes that we would not dream of doing or eat now.   There have always been wonderful illustrations and I wanted to see what could be achieved with this book.  Using illustrations and names of dishes to create this free standing carving which can be displayed on a shelf or in with your books as a book end. Perfect for any foodie or cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize L. 20 cm x W. 14 cm x D.9.5 cm( at the widest part)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Shipping World Wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54277109612889,"sku":"EMS00043","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/mrsbeetonhm2.jpg?v=1741276931"},{"product_id":"mad-hatter-from-alice-in-wonderland-altered-upcycled-book-kintsugi-edition","title":"Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland Altered\/Upcycled Book Kintsugi Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice In Wonderland\u003cbr\u003eMad Hatter Altered \/Upcycled Book\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of several Alice books that are available in my store.  This book has been created using a old damaged books, scraps of hand written words on vintage paper, and a Alice in Wonderland illustration.  \u003cbr\u003eThe books I use in my art practice are normally damaged, dirty mass produced book that have had a hard life.  Instead of them ending up in landfill I give them a second life as a unique piece of art.  All books are cleaned and treated where needed and with these ones have had a bit of gold guild put in places where you can see wear and tear and this gives them a Kintsugi look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize \u003cbr\u003eL.16.5 CMS x W.11 CMS x D.3 CMS approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are free standing but at no extra cost I can put a wall hanging on them just please let me know your preference upon purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These books are not suitable for children and are not toys they are for display only. Books are not readable and are art pieces only.  Only suitable for dry and cool environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56038947717465,"sku":"EMS00049","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_2144.jpg?v=1756388001"},{"product_id":"the-white-rabbit-altered-book-alice-in-wonderland","title":"The White Rabbit Altered Book, Alice In Wonderland","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice In Wonderland\u003cbr\u003eThe White Rabbit \/Upcycled Book\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of several Alice books that are available in my store.  This book has been created using a old damaged books, scraps of hand written words on vintage paper, and a Alice in Wonderland illustration.  \u003cbr\u003eThe books I use in my art practice are normally damaged, dirty mass produced book that have had a hard life.  Instead of them ending up in landfill I give them a second life as a unique piece of art.  All books are cleaned and treated where needed and with these ones have had a bit of gold guild put in places where you can see wear and tear and this gives them a Kintsugi look.\u003cbr\u003eSize \u003cbr\u003eL.16.5 CMS x W.11 CMS x D.2.5 CMS approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are free standing but at no extra cost I can put a wall hanging on them just please let me know your preference upon purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56039259046233,"sku":"EMS00050","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_2139.jpg?v=1756390591"},{"product_id":"alice-in-wonderland-altered-upcycled-book-art-kintsugi-style","title":"Alice In Wonderland Altered Upcycled Book Art Kintsugi Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice In Wonderland\u003cbr\u003eAlice Looking Up \/Upcycled Book\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of several Alice books that are available in my store.  This book has been created using a old damaged books, scraps of hand written words on vintage paper, and a Alice in Wonderland illustration.  \u003cbr\u003eThe books I use in my art practice are normally damaged, dirty mass produced book that have had a hard life.  Instead of them ending up in landfill I give them a second life as a unique piece of art.  All books are cleaned and treated where needed and with these ones have had a bit of gold guild put in places where you can see wear and tear and this gives them a Kintsugi look.\u003cbr\u003eSize \u003cbr\u003eL.16.5 CMS x W.11 CMS x D.2 CMS approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are free standing but at no extra cost I can put a wall hanging on them just please let me know your preference upon purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These books are not suitable for children and are not toys they are for display only. Books are not readable and are art pieces only.  Only suitable for dry and cool environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Mines Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56039506084185,"sku":"EMS00051","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/0059\/1961\/files\/IMG_2143.jpg?v=1756392681"},{"product_id":"the-cheshire-cat-alice-in-wonderland-altered-book-book-art","title":"The Cheshire Cat , Alice In Wonderland Altered Book\/ Book Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice In Wonderland , The Cheshire Cat\u003cbr\u003eCheshire Cat \/Upcycled Book\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of several Alice books that are available in my store.  This book has been created using a old damaged books, scraps of hand written words on vintage paper, and a Alice in Wonderland illustration.  \u003cbr\u003eThe books I use in my art practice are normally damaged, dirty mass produced book that have had a hard life.  Instead of them ending up in landfill I give them a second life as a unique piece of art.  All books are cleaned and treated where needed and with these ones have had a bit of gold guild put in places where you can see wear and tear and this gives them a Kintsugi look.\u003cbr\u003eSize \u003cbr\u003eL.16.5 CMS x W.11 CMS x D.2.5 CMS approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe books are free standing but at no extra cost I can put a wall hanging on them just please let me know your preference upon purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e These books are not suitable for children and are not toys they are for display only. 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