Where most people might see an old, dusty book, Donna Castellanos senses opportunity. The Illinois artist takes damaged and ...

Save old books from the landfill by upcycling them into a planter for your favorite greenery. Books with pretty patterns or ...

Ever wonder if that dusty old book on your shelf might be worth a small fortune? From rare first editions to long-forgotten limited prints, valuable old books might be hidden in your attic or a thrift ...

When it comes to books, many of us often pick new ones to read. However, is it so? Should new books be our preference when it comes to reading? Not really! While it’s worth celebrating the work of new ...

I used to hate old books. When I say “old books,” I don’t mean classics, though. I mean the yellow pages and broken spines, the weird, wood-like smells and having to be consciously careful not to ...

CORRECTION: A photo caption in an earlier version of this article gave incorrect information about Barbara Heritage’s job. She is the director of collections, exhibitions and scholarly initiatives at ...

The desk is bare except for a well-thumbed dictionary, a picture of the novelist’s wife and an old-fashioned gold watch with Roman numerals and a heavy lid. For five years the watch has lain open on ...