Okay, so an "altered book" sounds like an altered reality and it is for this flute playing poet. Thanks to the encouragement of a certain visually gifted blog pal "Ascender Rises Above", I am about to cross the border into vizLand.
I have it all ready; the jar of Mod Podge, the brushes, newspapers and a wonderful book "Horizon 1958." The book has a great cover, high quality paper with incredible articles; Interview with Igor Stravinski and an article by Freya Stark about the Roman Goddess Diana, with a drop dead gorgeous photograph. I am considering cutting out the photo of the Goddess for the cover of my altered book. What prose, poetic words and literary wisdom will I sacrifice to the altar of visual beauty?
Can this poet cross (alter) to the dark side? Can I desecrate a book when I am the sort who always uses books marks etc.
I have linked to some altered book vlogs from youtube. (right side of blog)
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