I am of two minds about the following uses of books. On the one hand it is very creative and putting to use something that would otherwise be discarded to clog up the landfills. On the other hand they are books! Are we certain these books would never be read again or appreciated? You can help me decide!

A book purse made (and sold) by Rebound Designs

Chair made with discarded paperbacks (hopefully romances!) by http://blog.makezine.com/

Books used to hold up a shelf -- by ThereIfixedit.com