All the works in this library are made by Dutch conceptual artist Bas Fontein (1978, Amersfoort, The Netherlands). He started the Alternative Art Book Covers series in 2020 and it’s still ongoing.

if artists could buy books, they would buy this one *borrowed permanently*

The book covers are handmade with adhesive letters, stencils and (spray)paint on wooden panels (150 x 100 x 5 mm).

Each copy is unique and can be purchased for € 185, including: VAT, branding iron mark, data stamp and signature; excluding shipping.

It’s also possible to borrow a book from the library for € 10 per month. After one and a half years, the book is yours to keep.