Not that we needed another reason to covet vintage Airstreams, but today I would like to introduce you to the Projet Mobilivre, also known as the Bookmobile Project. A vintage 1959 Airstream was converted into a traveling bookstore gallery no less, complete with exhibits of independent magazines, artist publications, and more literary goodness.
Fabricated by Freecell, shelves were created flush against the curved shape of the Airstream, and bungee cords hold the literary goods in place.
I love all the natural reading light that streams through the interior, complete with a sweet flower windowsill on the other end of the Airstream.
The vintage Airstream beckons you in to enjoy “a traveling exhibit of artist books, zines, and independent publications,” as seen during a visit to the University of Wisconsin.
Alas, it appears that the main Bookmobile Project website is not currently functional, but I do hope that this gem is still traveling the country, sharing with all independent literary food for thought.
8 responses so far ↓
1 paula // Jan 19, 2010 at 1:07 pm
very cool…reminds me of my childhood and the library mobile bus thing. this is much better of course!
2 Kelli // Jan 19, 2010 at 3:47 pm
2 of my favorite things, books and an airstream trailer! This is incredible!
3 Minnie // Jan 19, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Ah, what literary heaven! This looks divine. Any chance it’s heading to Southern California anytime soon? I was recently in a bookmobile and it brought back sweet memories of childhood days spent browsing books in the bookmobile that came to my elementary school on Fridays.
4 Sarah @ Maison Boheme // Jan 20, 2010 at 12:04 am
Oh how divine! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Its a brilliant idea.
5 havilah // Jan 20, 2010 at 12:36 am
awe-some! looks so cute n comfy.
6 Becka @Studio222 // Jan 22, 2010 at 11:31 pm
That’s so brilliant! I love it!
7 Hahnsmum // Jan 23, 2010 at 2:26 am
Really cute.. Where is this mobile bus book library situated ??? Would love to visit..Regards, Hahnsmum, Bingara, NSW, Oz
8 tex@bps // Jan 30, 2010 at 1:44 pm
What a superb bit of styling!
Love the colours and the interior design.
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