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This Artist Recreated the Parthenon Using Banned Books

During the 1930s and 1940s, the Nazis banned and burned many books they considered ‘subversive.’ Namely, books written by authors of Jewish descent and books that represented ideologies opposed to Nazism were banned. Now, some eight decades later, these censored books are honored with a monument.

Now There's a Second Parthenon In the World...

The world-famous Parthenon has been recreated – out of banned books. Marta Minujin, an Argentinean artist, created the replica from over 100,000 books that were or still are banned around the world. The work of art was created as a monument of resistance to political oppression.

Mountains of books - Beautiful!

Mountains of books - Beautiful!

The Most Creative and Amazing Books!

We've all seen books. Hard cover or paper back, they usually adhere to the same format: A squared shape filled with uniform numbered pages. But there are other books out there, books that are not only a source of information but also creative inspiration.

These Book Covers Are a Total Disaster!

The cover of a book is incredibly important. It not only represents the book, but is the one thing that may catch the attention of a passing by shopper. So the cover must be carefully considered before the book is issued.

6 Relaxing Books to Enjoy This Summer

Now is the time to travel, eat new foods, visit the beach, and read some feel-good books. Today, we will discuss some lovely summer reads that every book lover must have on their shelves. These include cozy classics, delightful mysteries, and breezy adventures.

Judge a Book by Its Library - Beautiful!

Up until the digital revolution, a mere decade or so ago, books were (and at times, still are) the gateway to knowledge. As such, they were respected and revered. Libraries, as the holders of knowledge, were some of the most important structures in any city.

7 of The World's Spookiest Cursed Books

The entire book is written in Latin. Why it’s cursed: There is some elaborate folklore surrounding the book's origins, probably stemming from the large portrait of the devil.

A Jackpot of Digitized Vintage Children's Book

I'd like to introduce you to two digital archives of vintage children's books: the UCLA Children's Book Collection , and the UFDC Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature . Cinderella , first published in 1865.

Beautiful Designs For Book Lovers!

How many shapes can a book shelf have?

The Internet's Best Resources of Free e-Books

We never left the books behind, we just took them with us on our technological progression. Now we read them as E-books. While I'm the first to declare nothing could ever replace a physical book, I also recognize the benefits of a digital e-book reader. Why not enjoy them both?

Discover Over 500 Books That Are Downloadable For Free!

Click the link below and follow the instructions to find amazing books 1. MetPublications features books that date back all the way to 1964, and you can search for publications using the handy search facility, which you’ll see in gray on the left-hand side of the page.

9 Great Books that Deal With Anxiety and Depression

Here are the 10 best books for dealing with depression and anxiety: 1. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy By David D. Burns, M.D. In this book, Stanford psychiatrist David Burns details how cognitive behavioral techniques can be used to shift how a person feels in a given moment.

This Artist Creates the Most Unusual Book Covers!

For the last six years, Latvian designer and artist Aniko Koleshnikova has been passionate about making the most fascinating and complex book covers, which are just as much art as the are useful. Her inspiration comes from the animal kingdom, mythology and nature.

15 of the Best Books for Seniors and Older Adults

Today, we will explore some must-read books for seniors. These books cover a range of topics, from personal growth and self-help to heartwarming novels and uplifting stories. We've selected books that are not only entertaining but also informative and thought-provoking.

Forgotten Bookmarks: Charming Old Things Found in Books

These days, with a variety of cool and unique options available, book lovers find delight in using fancy bookmarks for their favorite books . However, before the concept of using bookmarks became the norm, people used ordinary objects to mark one's place in a book.