Mystery book sculptor gives Edinburgh new work of art

BBC 18 July, 2013

 

  The latest intricate book sculpture arrived in Edinburgh at the offices of the Edinburgh Unesco City of Literature Trust

The anonymous artist responsible for a remarkable series of complex book sculptures has struck again in Edinburgh.

The latest work of art was sent through the post to the Edinburgh Unesco City of Literature Trust (EUCL).
Staff knew the package was from the mystery sculptor because of the distinctive handwriting on the box.

On the outside of the parcel was the message: "In support of libraries, books, words & ideas."
Inside the simple brown paper parcel was a message in praise of libraries along with an intricate and delicately made book - a World Book - in the shape of an old-fashioned travelling trunk, complete with hinged lid and travel stickers.
Feather wings
It opened to reveal a set of delicate, paper feather wings, a safety helmet and goggles "to provide some protection throughout journey".

Along with these was a handbook - a tiny copy of Daphne du Maurier's The Birds and Other Stories - and route map in the shape of an embroidered map with the threads radiating out from Edinburgh.

Coded written notes also carried the messages "Free to Fly" and "looking to the skies".

The parcel was discovered by Ali Bowden, the director of Edinburgh Unesco City of Literature Trust, who said: "I really couldn't believe that something as delicate and irreplaceable as a book sculpture would appear so quietly in the post. 
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