The book lighting of Philip Hansen, a designer at Typewriter Boneyard, is utterly novel (pun intended). Although this is not the first, nor will it be the last, that someone reimagines the common book as something other than reading material, this particular book lighting series is one that will hard to top.
Simple and stylish, the book lighting features a basic cutout that allows the bulb and light switch to poke straight out from. Using classic hardcovers that have been found in thrift stores around San Diego, California, there are a slew of key elements including color, bulb and texture that come together to create one of these quaint book lighting designs. They would make a great gift.
Crafty Book Lighting
Philip Hansen of Typewriter Boneyard Creates Literary Lamps
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity for innovative designers to create unique lighting solutions using repurposed materials.
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3. Gifts and Novelty - Catering to the demand for quirky and unique gift items in the book lover community.