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Book-Loving Guy Turns His Massive Library Into Art And His 120k Instagram Followers Approve
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The best books can spark our imagination and in the case of James Trevino, even our creativity. The 24-year-old has made a name for himself by arranging his book collection to depict elaborate literary scenes.
A self-proclaimed 'bookstagrammer', Trevino has managed to pull in 120k Instagram followers for his beautiful artworks (in addition to being pretty easy on the eyes himself). He said the idea to start creating the pieces "just sort of happened."
"At first I was posting pictures of my then current reads. With time, the beautiful photos got more and more complex, influenced mostly by pop culture and sometimes by certain cool photos I saw on Instagram."
Each book art scene goes through a process to create, he explained, "First, there is the brainstorming I do with my good friend Elizabeth. Then, once we have a general idea, Liz and I try to bring it as close as possible to our vision. If the concept proves to be too large to capture in a single frame, we combine two or more photos in post-editing."
While the literary themes on his page are diverse, they lean in favor of his two favorite books, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' by J.K. Rowling and 'The Silmarillion' by JRR Tolkien.
Trevino is now up to about 1,100 books in his collection and has no plans on slowing down. He told Bored Panda, for now, his unique artworks are just a hobby and that he is going with the flow, "The fact that the reactions have been so positive is a bit overwhelming, but also heartwarming."
Scroll down below to check out some of this bookstagrammer's creative ideas, as well as his various social media pages where he says he loves "having long philosophical talks on various themes" with his followers.
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I love this one most. Almost philosophical - surrounded and protected by books.
This is so cool! I love that you have thought of this. People think if you love books you are boring! So, so far from it! But the last laugh is on them. We know better.
As for so many down-voting Nini Meow's comment: I am pretty sure she wants to say that in her culture it is considered to be disrespectful of knowledge if your feet touch the books. (Many languages use the same word for foot and leg) To instantly down-vote her comment is both disrespectful and downright rude!
Makes me think of Barbados. Blue and black are colours on the flag and the broken trident sits in the middle
This is also a great one. And not just because the guy has no shirt.
The Harry Potter book three books above his head. It is the order of the Phoenix
There are so many " yeses" in this picture. Incredible depiction of the Mortal Instruments
I would love to marry you and we could read a book together every night while we cuddle on the couch
There are five Tunnels?? Wow I really need to get back on this serie and actually finish it.
Interesting idea and realisation, some of the photos are so beautiful. I like this even more since I am a book lover too.
Agreed, incredibly unique and very well executed.
This is creative and nice but a little part of me is uncomfortable that he has his feet on the books. :D
With shoes on! Maybe they're new though
A boy who reads, cool
Interesting idea and realisation, some of the photos are so beautiful. I like this even more since I am a book lover too.
Agreed, incredibly unique and very well executed.
This is creative and nice but a little part of me is uncomfortable that he has his feet on the books. :D
With shoes on! Maybe they're new though
A boy who reads, cool