As you make your way through your summer reading list, discover eight artists that have been inspired by books. From watercolors of classic novels to photographs of vintage typewriters, these artworks explore the many facets of literature—and would make great gifts for an avid reader. To buy any of these pieces, you can click on the image to contact the gallery directly.
Bean is fascinated by the obsolescence of old typewriters—he’s even traveled to the Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum in Italy to document the many shapes of this defunct technology.
The Texas-based photographer has experimented with a variety of tools—including clothespins, curling irons, water, dyes, and more—and transforms books into captivating abstract shapes.