The Giver by Lois Lowry, Houghton Mifflin Books, Paperback, Published 1993, Gently Used
As for the one of a kind paintings themselves, Mandy Howard begins with clamping the book between two pieces of wood, followed by mapping out important symbolism from the novel including the red apple - Jonas’ first time seeing the color red, the red sled, Jonas’ white bike, and the Receiver of Memory, inspired by the book cover and the 2014 film adaptation.
Using watercolor paints and spraying each painting with matte varnish, the completed artwork is protected from dust. Due to the pressure from the clamps, the paint does not seep past the edge of the page.
While the pages can still be turned, this is recommended to be purchased as a decorative addition to your personal library, rather than to be read. This is due to the fact that the oils on our hands can damage the painting over time.
The Paperback Collection
With simpler designs and created on gently used books, this series is designed to make collecting the endangered art of fore-edge painting more accessible - a beautiful way to own a piece of magic without the collector’s price tag.
The Giver by Lois Lowry, Houghton Mifflin Books, Paperback, Published 1993, Gently Used
As for the one of a kind paintings themselves, Mandy Howard begins with clamping the book between two pieces of wood, followed by mapping out important symbolism from the novel including the red apple - Jonas’ first time seeing the color red, the red sled, Jonas’ white bike, and the Receiver of Memory, inspired by the book cover and the 2014 film adaptation.
Using watercolor paints and spraying each painting with matte varnish, the completed artwork is protected from dust. Due to the pressure from the clamps, the paint does not seep past the edge of the page.
While the pages can still be turned, this is recommended to be purchased as a decorative addition to your personal library, rather than to be read. This is due to the fact that the oils on our hands can damage the painting over time.
The Paperback Collection
With simpler designs and created on gently used books, this series is designed to make collecting the endangered art of fore-edge painting more accessible - a beautiful way to own a piece of magic without the collector’s price tag.
