Contemporary book quotes designed to look like old book titles
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The design of these vintage-style book quotes was inspired by title pages from 18th-century books.
One may say that, when it comes to book quotes, everything has been done.
All most interesting book and library quotes have been already discovered, and many book lovers know them by heart.
What’s more, the quotes have been visualized in numerous ways, making them easy to share in social media.
Most of the designs share the same style: cozy and somehow messy. They mix font faces and styles with bright colors, and fill the entire space. As a result, you see something that may be too overwhelming.
On the other side, it’s surprising that the iconic book design of 17th, 18th, or 19th century has not yet been picked as a style inspiration. It’s so beautiful, and – what’s most important – so very bookish!
That’s why I have decided to pick up some of my book quotes and design them in the vintage style of 18th century book titles, with a spacy layout, a decent use of ornaments, and the classic Baskerville font face as a style hero.
The quotes are available in my idea pool at Geek Updated. You can also find them on over 70 products in my Redbubble, Zazzle, and Society6 stores.
Original vintage-style book quotes
1
Life is like a novel, with you being both its author and main character.
2
Reading is an act of selfless help to oneself.
3
My brain is proudly powered by books.
4
Movies are the keyhole. Books are the key.
5
Life is lighter with a heavy bookshelf.
6
I see a book, I see a coffee, I see a good day ahead.
7
A book is not an escape from life, but a shortcut to a better one.
8
A book is a first-aid box for the mind.
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Vintage book quotes on Redbubble
All the designs are available in my Redbubble shop light or dark color. You can get them printed on over 70 products, both apparel and home decor, naming only essential t-shirts, throw pillows, laptop sleeves, phone cases, or stationery.
Redbubble is a leading online marketplace for print-on-demand products, offering artwork uploaded by over 700,000 artists from around the world.
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