Old books reborn as intricate art

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

TODAY’S TED TALK Brian Dettmer: Old books reborn as intricate art 06:06 minutes · TEDYouth 2014 What do you do with an outdated encyclopedia in the information age? With X-Acto knives and an eye for a good remix, artist Brian Dettmer makes beautiful, unexpected sculptures that breathe new life into old books. Watch now » PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Objects of desire An iconic painting. An ancient manuscript. A cylinder with 2600 years of history. Learn about artifacts and images that have intrigued humans for centuries, and why we find them so alluring. Watch » 12 talks · Total run time 2:45:46