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♥ Book Art Enthusiasts ♥

A place for anyone that is passionate about bookbinding and altered books, whether you enjoy making your own or just appreciate the art. Feel free to submit your own work or finds, and see our FAQ if you have questions, or ask one yourself!

theoreticallyamazing:

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Anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin, usually from dissected cadavers. Many Ivy League universities hold these rare books in their libraries.
It’s rather morbid, but also incredibly interesting and kind of…romantic, when you think about it.

Anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human  skin… =X

theoreticallyamazing:

via 4.bp.blogspot.com

Anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin, usually from dissected cadavers. Many Ivy League universities hold these rare books in their libraries.

It’s rather morbid, but also incredibly interesting and kind of…romantic, when you think about it.

Anthropodermic bibliopegy is the practice of binding books in human skin… =X

~ Jun, 30th, 2010