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A sofa made from books alone? Yes, please! Photo: Myles Aronowitz, Courtesy of MPI Media Group
Here on Shelterpop we've written about tables made of books, and even a library installation made from books. So, when filmmakers decided to transform an abandoned stack of novels into a sofa for their set of Paper Man (starring Lisa Kudrow and Jeff Daniels), I couldn't say I was surprised.
An article from yesterday's The New York Times 'Home' section highlighted the project. In the film, Jeff Daniels plays an author struggling with writer's block; at one point, his frustration with his work and an ugly couch in the house where he is staying prompt him to build a sofa from copies of his last novel (above).
While I'm sure this couch isn't the comfiest of models, we love the ingenuity behind it. Perhaps there's a new book recycling trend on the horizon? After all, books can be used as stairway railings, fireplace decorations and end tables (and can be used beautifully, I might add!). And while we'd hardly recommend sitting on a pile of books and calling it "furniture", there's definitely room for a bit of craftiness in every home.
For more bookish inspiration, read on:
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- Stretch Your Bookcase -- Literally
Reader comments (Page 1 of 1)
STOOPID!
Replyur funny,lol
you aint wrong, that's got to the stupidest thing i've seen in awhile,,
It looks the same as when i had half Racks of Rainer as furniture in college! It was not that great but it worked....
Replyso if you fall asleep on a book-couch, and you roll over in your sleep, does that mean you're turning a new leaf?
Replyany way - i like the old-fashioned cloth couches. much more comfortable.
Yeah, sure, if you want your home to look like a dorm room, go for it. What next? Pictures of naked women all over the walls?
Replysure another bright idea
ReplyAt least it's easy to clean.........just tear off the top page?!
ReplyStill stoopid.