What is entailed?

Korzer-Robinson began producing the books five years ago, after being inspired by an earlier project in which he created 3D boxed collages using materials sourced from old books and other materials. The "cut books" are sourced from antiquarian bookshops.

The pictured piece, Larousse Universel 1, retails at £1,800. Each book produced is completely unique.

Korzer-Robinson said: "By using pre-existing media as a starting point, boundaries are pre-set by the material, which I aim to transform."

How are they produced?
Korzer-Robinson cuts around the images he wants to keep in the collage with the page still intact. Layer by layer, he builds a composition that is "part planned, part reaction to what I uncover".

Once the composition is complete, the book is sealed and an acrylic pane is inserted behind the cover to protect the artwork.

What challenges are overcome?
The books Korzer-Robinson uses may be over 100 years old, so the brittle papers can be difficult to work with.

What is the feedback?
Juliet Burke, gallery director at Antlers, an exhibitor of Korzer-Robinson’s work, said: "What drew me to Alexander’s work is the unique narrative quality to each piece. It is fascinating to see how he transforms a previously factual book into an entirely different open and intriguing narrative. His technical ability also continues to astound me!"