Altered Books
An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning.
These web sites provide an introduction to altered books and a treasure trove things to do with old books.
- Altered Books GalleryPhotos and descriptions of altered book art projects created by artist Karen J. Hatzigeorgiou.
- Artist Books 3.0Facebook group for artists, curators, librarians, students, and researchers interested in artist books and the book arts.
- Getting Started with Altered Books and Other Altered ArtLinks to specific projects and general resources for making crafts out of old books.
- Make a Recycled Book LampStep-by-step instructions for making a desk lamp from recycled books and a lamp kit or recycled lamp parts.
Eco-craft Books
Earth Child 2000: Earth Science for Young Children: Games, Stories, Activities, and ExperimentsISBN: 9781571780546Publication Date: 1998
Eco-Fun : Great Experiments, Projects, and Games for a Greener EarthISBN: 9781550548235Publication Date: 2001
EcoArt! : Earth-friendly Art & Craft Experiences for 3- to 9-year-oldsISBN: 9780913589687Publication Date: 1993
Ecology Crafts for Kids : 50 Great Ways to Make Friends with Planet EarthISBN: 9780806906850Publication Date: 1998
Green Crafts : Become an Earth-Friendly Craft Star, Step by Easy Step!ISBN: 1600586023Publication Date: 2009
Nature Smart: Awesome Projects to Make with Mother Nature's HelpISBN: 9781402714351Publication Date: 2003
Recyclo-gami : 40 Crafts to Make Your Friends Green with Envy!ISBN: 076244052XPublication Date: 2010
Sewing Green : Projects and Ideas for Stitching with Organic, Repurposed, and Recycled Fabrics : Plus Tips and Resources for Earth-friendly StitchingISBN: 1584797584Publication Date: 2009
The Sweater Chop Shop : Sewing One-of-a-kind Creations from Recycled SweatersISBN: 1603421556Publication Date: 2009
