What an interesting tribute to the history of the book! 

Britannica Atlas (Altered Book) by Shannon Newby 

“The last few centuries have seen an incredible transformation in the interpretation and usage of the book: from prized possession, to transmitter of information, to art object, to a bulky item often set aside in favor of a digital equivalent. In this body of work entitled “By Its Cover,” I have dismantled and reconfigured books to reflect on the past, present and future history of the written word and its relationship to culture, individuals and society as a whole.”