20 step-by-step, do-it-yourself upcycling projects using the pages and covers of battered and outdated books.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