Anonymous paper sculptures in Scotland's libraries

An anonymous sculptor has been leaving gorgeous carved-book sculptures in Scotland's libraries, along with little notes of encouragement. Some are left out in the open; others are hidden away and may have sat a long time before being discovered.

Having been on display in the Scottish Poetry Library for a few months, the poetree is now kept behind the counter for safety, but if you ask nicely I'm sure they would let you have a look.
The National Library's gramophone is in a display case near the front door.
The Filmhouse's cinematic diorama is currently not on display.
The Scottish Storytelling Centre's dragon is probably going to estivate during the Festivals to avoid any possible manhandling by infant hordes but will surely make a return in the autumn.

Mysterious paper sculptures

I write books. My latest is a YA science fiction novel called Homeland (it's the sequel to Little Brother). More books: Rapture of the Nerds (a novel, with Charlie Stross); With a Little Help (short stories); and The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow (novella and nonfic). I speak all over the place and I tweet and tumble, too.

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The execution of these and the sentiment behind them are heart achingly beautiful.
misskansas

Artists as generous as this one make me able to put up with my species.
rrh

Sculptures, or grisly warnings to the other books?
http://twitter.com/HaralamposK Haralampos Karatzas

Kan man kalla det här för pappersarbete?
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=607675355 Brent Kirkham

Neil Gaiman know. He always knows. He’s like that.
Alan Wexelblat

Neil Gaiman’s blog contains a link to a site from a person who does things very similar to these sculptures: http://www.sublackwell.co.uk/portfolio-book-cut-sculpture/

She may or may not be the mystery artist.
chris scott

@Alan we’re pretty sure it’s not her, although her work is just as delightful!