With all the hoopla around vintage curios, an old classic item has been reclaimed for children also. The Vintage Clock Books up for sale are truly enchanting. The novel idea of Vintage Clock Books has been conceived by the Los Angeles based designer, Steven Gabriel. This handwork gives old classic titles a new lease of life that would otherwise gather dust. The artsy handmade pieces run on battery power. The Clocks have been put together using a very simple mechanism, one of a kind old books are chosen and then clock hands are affixed on the top cover of the book. Only hands that go with the design and hue of the artwork on the cover page are used to make the book clock. These Vintage Clock Books made a foray into the market during 2010.
Freaky design
The designer has picked classic titles and eminent literary pieces of work and converted them into clocks. The artwork on these books has an old-age charm, the colors used are charismatic while the animated figures and comic drawing on the top page will bring a smile on your face. Nothing beats the antiquated allure of these books and using them for making clocks is simply ingenious. It really reinforces your belief in the adage, Old is Gold. Moreover, only hands that match the cover and artwork on the top page of the book are used in the design. As they blend easily with the illustration on the cover page, they can make the Vintage Clock Books look quite striking.
Many classic literary volumes have been used by the designer to create these clocks. Several manuscripts of Dr. Seuss have been transformed into clocks by the designers, some of which are: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Horton Hears a Who, Sleep Book, and The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. Other classics picked to assemble the book clocks are: The Tale of Betsy Butterfly by Arthur Scott Bailey, The Runaway Balloon, Wizard of Oz by L.Frank Baum, Little Black Goes to the Circus by Walter Farley and The Tale of Betsy Butterfly by Arthur Scott Bailey.
Geeky concept and use
Sure to add a jolly vibe to your interiors, these clocks can be easily hung on the wall and will also look good, resting on an open shelf inside your room. Place them on your bookshelf to give the space a wacky touch. This product is an excellent buy for children. It will look great in the children’s room or nursery, especially if the kids room has been styled in a merry and animated way. These Vintage Clock Books can also make reading more appealing to them. So, if you are looking for ways to inculcate a reading habit in your little ones then give it a shot by purchasing a Vintage Book Clock and hanging it up in their room. The cheery and colorful book clocks will be loved by children and can entice them to pick up a book and start reading.
Despite its childish appeal, this is not a product exclusively for children. The vintage article can catch fancy of many other buyers in the market. Even though the Vintage Book Clock has a juvenile appeal, it can be liked by many grown-ups also, especially ones who were into books in their childhood days. The Vintage Book Clocks can easily make reading buffs and bookworms nostalgic, bringing back days when they had time to curl up on the couch and read all day long. Especially if one comes across their favorite title converted into a clock, it will be really difficult to ward off the temptation to buy the piece and take possession of the valued treasure. Collectors of vintage items will also love the piece. In addition, it can add a cheerful vibe to your interiors and will go well in spaces that have an informal décor. The Vintage Book Clock will also look absolutely amazing hanging outdoors or in a lounging area.
c. Cost
The Vintage Clock Books are currently being retailed through Etsy. They are priced between $35 and $165. The sales tag of each clock depends on the book was used to assemble it as the clocks made from rare volumes are sold at a higher price. The Betsy Butterfly and the Ear Book clocks are priced roughly around $50. Whereas, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are tagged slightly higher at $65. The Runaway Balloon is quite premium and costs $80.
