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12 Creative Examples of Bookish Advertising

A round-up of creative book-themed advertising from around the world.

Cassandra Neace Feb 25, 2015

Cassandra Neace

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Cassandra Neace is a high school English teacher in Houston. When she's not in the classroom, she reads books and writes about them. She prides herself on her ability to recommend a book for most any occasion. She can be found on Instagram @read_write_make

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On my evening commute through the city of Houston, I pass a billboard that looks a lot like this:

Book People Unite

In a city that is regularly ranked as one of the country’s least literate (56 out of 77 in last year’s rankings), a billboard that reminds people of the fundamental importance of reading is a pretty awesome sight. Every time I drive by, it makes me smile. It also makes me wonder why I don’t see more bookish advertising. I dove into the depths of the internet (I googled it), and I found more than a few examples.

Notably, most of the examples out there are from other countries. Some are for bookstores, some for libraries, others for literacy organizations. There’s even one for a restaurant – located in a library. Here are eleven of my favorites: