Charming Paintings of Vintage Books That Smoke, Drink, and Slip on Banana Peels

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London-based illustrator Jonathan Wolstenholme proves he’s as literary as he is artistic. His collection of watercolor paintings depict anthropomorphized books in a variety of humorous settings, adding a lighthearted touch that has a vintage feel in both its aesthetic and its sentiment. Check out a selection of these charming paintings, spotted via Hi-Fructose, after the jump.

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme

Image credit: Jonathan Wolstenholme