An altered book, open at the middle, with two blocks of pages removed and replaced by a corrugated mosaic with sections of pink marble mosaic. The mosaic rectangles are framed by pieces of cut paper, blue and turquoise, in a geometric frame. Threads and string in shades of blue are at the center line of the book with coins, wire and metal pieces hanging as book markers. Altered Books
Peace by Piece

Original book title:
Talking Peace by Jimmy Carter
Retired from the Coquitlam Public Library

First I cut out two blocks of paper on each side of the book. Each opening is 3.25"x6.3875" and about .25" deep. These areas were then filled with a geometric mosaic of corrugated pieces and tiny squares of recycled pink marble.
For a splash of color, I also framed the mosaiced area with cut paper to match the cover of the book, where I also added some recycled tissue paper.
Yarn, string and pieces of metal have been added at the centerfold of the book.
This book is designed to sit on a shelf or other flat surface.

9.5"x13"

$400

Recycled Content - 99%

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