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Hennessy, Alena

Alter This!: Radical Ideas for Transforming Books into Art

96 pp. | Lark | August, 2007 | Trade ISBN 978-1-57990-948-2 $14.95
(3) YA Intricate art projects made from old books take recycling to a new level. After distinguishing between what's okay to alter and what isn't (e.g., library books), Hennessy features thirty-nine projects that involve drawing, painting, cutting, and folding old book pages to create something new. Several artist-contributors share their imaginings, accompanied by intriguing photos of the possibilities. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

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