Books are truly one of the most important things in this world and every one of us has a special relationship with them. The case is no different with a talented Korean artist Jungho Lee who decided to pay a wonderful tribute to books by incorporating them into his amazing and surreal drawings. This gifted Seoul-based illustrator creates stunning hand-drawn pictures that are later scanned and digitally layered. How good Lee really is, tells the fact that he was recently declared a winner of the World Illustration Awards 2016. Much respect for that, sir! If you’re interested in his illustrations, visit his website and his Facebook page.
Into the unknown.
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The perfect morning.
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Endless possibilities.
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Autumn is coming.
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Creating the stars.
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Every book is the world for itself.
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Books allow you to fly.
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Truly surreal.
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Fishing for the brightest star.
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Books illuminate your path.
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They sometimes hide harsh and cruel worlds.
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Books are portals to other worlds.
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