I love old books! How about you? Yes, they can be dusty and musty and falling apart but they are intriguing, too. I tend to grab ones with interesting titles, great illustrations, or maybe something that would be a great background paper.

How do you feel about taking books apart? Some are completely opposed, but I like the idea of giving the book a new life especially if it is falling apart.

I had to grab this one because of the dust jacket. I like the idea of adding the words to a collage. Sometimes I lay text and put layers of paint over it and you can barely make out a word.

This stack of books comes from a local charity sale. They collect books from schools, libraries, individuals, etc. and ship some to countries in need. Others are sold in their huge warehouse in one of their monthly sales. If you live near Annapolis, you can check them out on their web site.