The NookBook is a custom wooden box which is shaped like a book to protect and store your e-book reader and all accessories. Stunning, heavily figured Hawaiian Koa wood was used for the main body with solid black ebony trimming out the interior. Solid brass hinges are used along with a hidden magnetic system which helps keep the Nook Book closed. A hand rubbed oil finish is used to protect the exterior, and show off the natural beauty of the wood. No stains are used!
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Inside left: A solid black ebony border, recessed with a soft protective section to hold and protect your E-Reader. Inside right: Custom laser engraving on lower portion along with a convenient leather covered recessed area to hold your accessories like your charger, ear buds and USB cable.
Simply remove the e-reader from its protective area and start reading.
Highly figured Koa was used for the exterior with a solid ebony center divider.
A custom stand was built which can be used to hold just the e-reader or display the NookBook when not in use.
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Very cool! I've made several styles of book shaped boxes and never thought of this application. Nice job.
What a neat and well executed project. Good stuff!
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