Free illustrations, pictures, drawings, maps and other images, most of which have been scanned from original antiquarian, public-domain books and other old documents.

Old Book Illustrations offers a wide range of public domain, royalty-free restored images scanned from old books. Searchable galleries include animals, plants, etc.

OBA provides free illustrations, pictures, drawings, maps and other images, most of which we have scanned from antiquarian, public-domain books and other old documents. Many of these are from books that have passed through our bookstore, Zephyrus Books and others have been acquired elsewhere then edited and enhanced to improve the quality.

Old Book Art is a site sponsored and operated by Zephyurus Books, an independently owned online bookstore. See all the full scale images available for purchase and licensing at ALAMY See Our Associated Zazzle Stores:

Jul 7, 2014 · The very idea of cutting up pages with an X-acto knife or pulling a leather cover off an old novel to make a purse is enough to make some book lovers wince. But the artists featured below argue that they are not so much destroying as they are giving forgotten volumes a new life.

Pictures, Engravings and Extracts From Old Books. Over 4,200 free images from old, rare, antique and vintage books. High-resolution images for sale.

Page 1 of the comprehensive gallery displaying the entirety of the artwork available on Old Book Illustrations, sorted from most to least recent.

A collection of over 4,755 free downloadable public domain images for crafters and web designers that have been rescued from old books, magazines, and other print materials.

Dec 17, 2015 · It was in the 19th century that book and magazine illustration began its golden age. Illustrations by artists like George Cruikshank (see his “’Monstre’ Balloon” above”) were so distinctive as to make their creators famous.

Feb 11, 2020 · The online data­base Old Book Illus­tra­tions has cat­a­logued thou­sands of these illus­tra­tions, lift­ed from their orig­i­nal con­text and search­able by artist name, source, date, book title, tech­niques, for­mats, pub­lish­ers, sub­ject, etc.

Check out our old book art selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our art objects shops.

Have a look at these old book art examples below for inspiration. Instead of serving as a reading tool when you get bored at your house, old books can be recycled and transformed into clever and cool artworks.

In this blog post, we’re going to explore over 20 examples of clever and cool old book art that will blow your mind and ignite your imagination. Imagine old books transformed into stunning sculptures, elegant lamps, and even dazzling chandeliers.

Apr 6, 2018 · But sometimes they can be repurposed, and if they find themselves in the hands of illustrator Isobelle Ouzman, they can be art. Her ongoing project, Altered Books, takes donated or discarded...

Our mission is simple - to bring new life to forgotten books and turn them into stunning pieces of art. We carefully select and restore vintage book pages, some of which are over 100 years old, and transform them into beautiful prints that will add character and charm to any room.

Check out these lovely pieces of old books art and decor. We know you’ll just adore the way they fit nicely into your already-chic decor. You will have a happy little home, indeed. Upcycling is a great DIY project that we just love! 1. Make a Book Clutch. Turn an old book into a clutch.

Some artists make it happen by turning old books, dictionaries and encyclopedias into admirable sculptures. I found a few amazing examples of book sculptures, so I invite you to share the pictures of amazing book art as well.

Apr 6, 2017 · In this collection of art made out of books, we explore the ways in which artists cleverly create book art using discarded literary works.

Mar 31, 2020 · All the illustrations and records available on oldbookillustrations.com at the time of uploading. For each illustration, there is a file that ends in -1600.jpg and -rawscan.jpg. The former has been touched digitally, while the latter has only been straightened. The records are in JSON format, in a separate folder.

Oct 29, 2020 · Many old books simply get thrown out—even by libraries. Artists have found a better second life for unwanted books.

19 hours ago · A Bay Area artist is transforming pages from damaged books into works of art through "Book Art and Other Oddities." The artist began making flowers, which are the bestsellers at The Book Rescuers in Largo. She now makes all kinds of pieces, including stars, Christmas trees, origami animals and other decorative pieces.

17 hours ago · With a coffee table book, museum acquisitions, celebrity collaborations, and a growing prominent collector base, barely-teen prodigy Andres Valencia continues to amplify his art world profile. In ...

3 days ago · During a lengthy interview featured at the end of the book, Suzuki describes how the original image boards for Totoro were created during Miyazaki's four-year period at Nippon Animation (1975-1979). During this time, Ghibli's co-founder honed his animation skills by contributing to works such as Anne of Green Gables and 3000 Leagues In Search of Mother …