20 step-by-step, do-it-yourself upcycling projects using the pages and covers of battered and outdated books. 

Bookworms derive great pleasure from the simple act of reading. But what happens when a book is old or damaged and no longer in a fit state to be read? Through 20 do-it-yourself projects, Upcycling Books: Decorative Objects gives your tattered friends a new lease on life.

With simple techniques and common household materials, you can upcycle an old atlas, dog-eared comics, or an obsolete set of encyclopedias. Projects include party decorations, a woven basket, a smartphone charger, a mail organizer, a secret storage box, and an origami lampshade. Links to videos show a process or technique in detail, while templates can be printed for use. More than 30 variations and suggestions will further inspire you.

Don't let old books gather dust; give them a new purpose with Upcycling Books.[AuthorName]By Julia Rubio[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]For more than 20 years, Julia Rubio has worked in the field of communications as a writer. Passionate about books since childhood, Julia is known as an avid reader, a compulsive writer, and now a book upcycler.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]370 color photos & diagrams[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Decorative Objects[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]370 color photos & diagrams[/ColorPattern]