http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Books Books en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 07:25:23 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Books 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-crown (TrendHunter.com) The ‘Black Crown' is a narrative game that makes players pay to continue reading. The online story-game is free to play but uses micropayments to reveal additional story lines and other...]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 10:43:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-crown http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-histories-by-rasmus-ohlson (TrendHunter.com) The art of book covers is a fine one, for although the saying goes, “Don't judge a book by its cover,” most people can't help but do just that; judging The Histories by...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:06:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-histories-by-rasmus-ohlson http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-microfinance-handbook (TrendHunter.com) Published on February 12 of this year, the World Bank's ‘The New Microfinance Handbook: A Financial Market System Perspective,' edited by Joanna Ledgerwood is a sort of how-to when...]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 03:22:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-microfinance-handbook http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludovic-houplain-logobook (TrendHunter.com) Indie filmmaker Ludovic Houplain (H5) plans to release ‘Logorama’ as a book to follow up on his 2009 award-winning film ‘Logorama.' With the hundreds of pages of research, notes and...]]> Sun, 12 May 2013 16:04:18 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ludovic-houplain-logobook http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-memorabilia-photo-printing (TrendHunter.com) Your virtual life on social media can now come to real life—in the form of a hard copy book. Likebook is a printed version of your virtual history and interactions on Facebook including...]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 12:01:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-memorabilia-photo-printing http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mona-lisa-book (TrendHunter.com) The Mona Lisa Book intriguingly explores the the inundation of information thanks to the Internet. Focused on one of the most famous and recognizable paintings in the world, it shows how the World...]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 22:10:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mona-lisa-book http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-grip-bookends (TrendHunter.com) The Vice Grip Bookends will keep quite the hold on people's precious novels. Considering that the era of the printed word may soon come to an end if the eBook industry has any say in the matter,...]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:50:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-grip-bookends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madrid-book-publisher-association (TrendHunter.com) The Madrid Book Publisher Association ad campaign blends different fictional worlds in devastating ways to drive home an important message. With the increase in accessibility when it comes to...]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madrid-book-publisher-association http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colsubsidio-book-exchange-2013 (TrendHunter.com) The Colsubsidio Book Exchange 2013 ad campaign employs the use of fantastical paper dioramas to portray scenes from classic fairy tales including ‘Peter Pan,' ‘Alice in Wonderland&#...]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:01:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colsubsidio-book-exchange-2013 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-recipe-book (TrendHunter.com) The Flower Recipe Book is perfect for DIY men and women who love to dabble in the art of floral arrangements. Likening such a pastime to cooking, the expansive guide illustrates that with the right...]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:30:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-recipe-book http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floriano-bookstore-campaign (TrendHunter.com) The Floriano Bookstore campaign is an interesting mix of simplicity and complexity. At first glance, people will see nothing more than a vibrant two-toned poster with a playful starburst in the...]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:01:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floriano-bookstore-campaign http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creating-good-work (TrendHunter.com) ‘Creating Good Work: The World’s Leading Social Entrepreneurs Show How to Build a Healthy Economy,' edited by Ron Schult and including a foreword by the President of Echoing Green,...]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 06:30:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creating-good-work http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-perez (TrendHunter.com) The classic novel ‘Fahrenheit 451' centers around a dystopian future in which firemen don't stop fire, they start them; designer Elizabeth Perez embraces this destructive mandate...]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:43:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-perez http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-cover-designs (TrendHunter.com) Using old book cover designs as his starting point, painter Russell Cobb creates surrealistic scenes and imagery with bright pigmentation and bizarre characters. The artist is giving worn out books,...]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:52:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-cover-designs http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-within-a-book (TrendHunter.com) The sculptures that comprise the From Within a Book series literally bring the pages of novels to life. Unlike other works of art such as those created by fellow sculptors Jacqueline Rush Lee and...]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-within-a-book http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizzoli-bookstore (TrendHunter.com) The Rizzoli bookstore in New York City is a wonderful emporium of books. The historical and cultural landmark was once built for a piano company and features European designs. Visitors instantly...]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:01:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizzoli-bookstore http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicki-minaj-book (TrendHunter.com) If you can come up with $3.99 you can read all about YMCMB's first lady in the new Nicki Minaj book called Fame. You might be wondering what kind of book sells for less than $4; Fame is...]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:23:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicki-minaj-book http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle (TrendHunter.com) There's Raph, Mikey, Donatello and Leonardo—which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle would you be? The overgrown, crime-fighting turtles and their wise leader Splinter have long been favorites...]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:38:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtle http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-book (TrendHunter.com) Thanks to this Batman Book, now kids can get excited about writing. The hardcover journal is adorned with the classic Batman symbol in black and yellow. The cropped image is meant to resemble Batman&#...]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:12:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-book http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-lies-about-graphic-design (TrendHunter.com) With Popular Lies About Graphic Design, young designers can read Craig Ward's opinions on a variety of misconceptions and common practices to better their craft. Popular Lies About Graphic...]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:15:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popular-lies-about-graphic-design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-holder (TrendHunter.com) The LazyPete one handed book holder is the kind of idea that seems so perfect it seems like it should've already been invented. Anyone who has opened up a big book and read for extended...]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:35:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-holder http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powersaving-charger (TrendHunter.com) When it's cloudy outside and the solar-powered charger isn't going to cut it, the Epiphany onE Puck power-saving charger will save the day. Not only is it a great way to save money on...]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:40:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powersaving-charger http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-books-for-children (TrendHunter.com) Personalized books for children are thoughtful options for any special occasion. ‘I See Me' creates a variety of books on a range of topics and storylines including being a super...]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:47:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-books-for-children http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-a-supermodel (TrendHunter.com) Becoming a supermodel has never been easy, but with model Cesar Casier's cookbook titled Model Kitchen, one can at least eat like one. In his book, the Armani Exchange model showcases...]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:57:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-a-supermodel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliott-erwitt-xxl (TrendHunter.com) Elliott Erwitt XXL Collectors Edition commemorates the photographers long and successful career who was known to have a knack for taking candid captures with a lively spirit. The photographer may...]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:09:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elliott-erwitt-xxl http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-of-public-libraries (TrendHunter.com) With a major shift in the way people digest information these days, it begs the question: what is the future of public libraries? E-books are becoming increasingly popular for personal reading and...]]> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:10:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-of-public-libraries http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-ideas-book (TrendHunter.com) Ever wondered where your next creative idea might come from? ‘Idea Work’ may help to point you in the right direction. Taking its cues from a four-year research project, this great ideas book...]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:40:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-ideas-book http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthrocapitalism (TrendHunter.com) ‘Philanthrocapitalism: How Giving Can Save the World' is a book written by Matthew Bishop and Michael Green and also includes a foreword by Bill Clinton in its newest edition. Bishop and...]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:44:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philanthrocapitalism http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silenc-by-kenneth-aleksander-robertsen (TrendHunter.com) Learning one's own native language can be difficult at times, not to mention trying to adopt a second or third language as well, but if more people created texts like Silenc by Kenneth...]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silenc-by-kenneth-aleksander-robertsen http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-expert-keynote-speaker (TrendHunter.com) Trend Expert Keynote Speaker Jeremy Gutsche knows how to sort through the noise and focus on what's important. More infomation is available to consumers and businesses than ever before thanks...]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:52:17 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trend-expert-keynote-speaker