Book Carvings by Lundy Cupp

1. Pearl Lambie

   It’s the saddest thing to me that now this is what books are reduced to- fodder for art. It’s beautiful but very sad; like making necklaces out of people’s bones.

   Apr 13th, 2016

2. Lundy Cupp

   Hello Pearl,
   I’m the artist – Lundy Cupp
   I agree whole-heartedly. I’m an avid reader and love books. However, please allow me to elaborate a bit. The books I primarily use are old encyclopedias destined for the dump or recycle bins. In fact, that is one reason I’m using these books, to give them a second life so-to-speak. There are houses and attics across America full of old encyclopedias. I receive at least one call a week from people asking me to take their old books and create art. Thank you for the kind words and it saddens me too that they are becoming obsolete.

   Apr 14th, 2016

3. Gert

   Betting these are old encylopedias or text books. It’s more sad to see them in the trash or a recycling center.

   Apr 14th, 2016

4. Swiper Fox

   Old maybe these encyclopedias and textbooks, the contents are still true within.

   I do suggest that you may use better with old telephone directories than these encyclopedias and textbooks.

   Apr 17th, 2016

5. Lundy Cupp

   Actually, much of the contents within old encyclopedias are no longer accurate and a lot of the information is incorrect. Take the set I’m currently working on from 1957. The sciences, for instance have changed so much with new discoveries and developments that even most schools, libraries, Salvation Army and Goodwill locations will not accept them as donations. This is because most of the information is outdated and has been changed to the point that they do not want to propagate false information and knowledge.

   So, now I give a few volumes new life and people can still enjoy these beautiful books in another way.

   Apr 20th, 2016