It's called altered books. Below are a couple of websites that give examples.
If I recall correctly, this process raised some concerns when previously
posted. I love the whole idea of recycling a book that may otherwise have been
relegated to the dumpster.
http://www.alteredbookartists.com/
http://www.littlebit.com/ab/alteredmain.htm
http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/alteredbook.html
http://www.logolalia.com/alteredbooks/
Mary Hendon
Librarian
Bunker Middle School
2312 Denmark
Muskegon, MI 49441
mhendon@mpsk12.net
231-720-2312
Quoting Katie Voss <kvoss@STBENEDICT.COM>:
> Hi all,
>
> I remember seeing a website that showed different kinds of art projects
> using old books. I looked through the archives but couldn't find
> anything. Does anybody know what this site is, or did I imagine it?
>
> Thanks much!
> Katie Voss
>
> Librarian
> St. Benedict High School
> 3900 N. Leavitt
> Chicago IL 60618
>
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