This is such a cool-looking object, not that I'd pay $84 for it, but it's functional and sculptural.

$84? Not in my house.

Kinda cool in design, but cost is too much for me.

It's cool, but expensive. On a similar note, I've been looking for a cool cookbook holder without luck. Maybe a future roundup? I'll take suggestions--I want something metal and fairly plain.

glurf:

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glurf: I just posted a Page Holder in response to your comment.

DIY, using a rubber ball as the form. The weight of the concrete would create a flat spot on the bottom for stability. Now, how to create the void...

Here's the thing... as an everyday object to use, I agree that this is a waste. On the other hand, as a piece of art, I think it's phenomenal since the book becomes part of the art.

If you've got the right space to display something cool, it's definitely worth it - especially if your home is really modern or industrial.

Jon_B: Here's an idea on creating the void:

Cut a hole in the ball; then take a milk carton and insert a corner in the hole. Duct tape everything like it's going out of style so that you don't have concrete pouring to the areas between the carton and the ball. Fill with cement... yada yada yada. What do you think?

DIY Plan B - how about dropping a bowling bowl on a sidewalk and using the better half as a book holder? The just-broken look would add character

I share the views of Rob in PDX on this one. I do not see it as a usual item to read my book. It weighs 10 pounds. It is a cool object to display a remarkable book. Place it in your entrance or the living and you get instantly a conversation piece. If I find the right spot, I would like to showcase one in my house.

Yuliz: the milk carton might work if you filled it with concrete (or sand) too, to prevent it from 'floating' upward. The big problem I see with our whole idea is it will be difficult to get the air bubbles out from between the concrete and the rubber ball/milk carton. Vibration works well for this. Maybe you could build the think on the hood of big running truck.

The bowling ball is a good idea. I don't know about breaking it, but saw-cutting it somehow may work. It would be a good re-use.

I really like this book stand in conjunction with the rocks on the pedestal behind it. I have a sunlight desk lamp that would go great with that for a nice reading desk. Thanks for posting all of the pictures. I'll have to give it a good look.