Book altering

Is anyone else a fan of this beautiful art movement?

I am altering a book as a present for someone, but I've altered one before for my own personal use. I think it's wonderful..





Altered Books

AE,

No - once you purchase the book, it's yours. I don't get sued for spilling coffee on the pages, I can't get sued for making them beautiful.

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AE,

No - once you purchase the book, it's yours. I don't get sued for spilling coffee on the pages, I can't get sued for making them beautiful.

That's because nobody tries to make money off of spilling coffee on a book. If someone wrote a book and people started doodling in it and showing it in galleries and possibly trying to sell it, I think the author would have a good case to sue.

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AE,

No - once you purchase the book, it's yours. I don't get sued for spilling coffee on the pages, I can't get sued for making them beautiful.

That's because nobody tries to make money off of spilling coffee on a book. If someone wrote a book and people started doodling in it and showing it in galleries and possibly trying to sell it, I think the author would have a good case to sue.

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AE,

No - once you purchase the book, it's yours. I don't get sued for spilling coffee on the pages, I can't get sued for making them beautiful.

That's because nobody tries to make money off of spilling coffee on a book. If someone wrote a book and people started doodling in it and showing it in galleries and possibly trying to sell it, I think the author would have a good case to sue.

Well, dear, that's why do not show it off in galleries. It's merely personal expression. If the authors are so uptight as to get upset over this, then that is something I'll leave them to deal with. They've still got their earnings, after all the books were purchased somehow, and the majority of books used for this purpose are old, worn-down copies found at thrift stores and garage sales.

Now, does anyone actually want to discuss the artwork?

No, you're fussing about the legalities of whether or not we're alowed to alter books. Obviously, if it were a crime, someone would have stopped it years ago. It's a movement, it's been big since the late 90's, I'd say. There are no legal woes, and if there are then it's very minute things that obviously haven't haulted the thousands of people who alter books.

If you wish to continue discussing that, then please do. I will return to the thread when someone has interest in sharing their own art, or discussing techniques.