As of yesterday, the citizens of London can take a breather on one of 50 “Books About Town,” a collaboration between the National Literacy Trust and public art organization Wild in Art. Each book-shaped bench is decorated with an artist’s rendition of works such as Alex Rider and War Horse, running the gamut from contemporary subway reads to longtime favorites. Click through for a sampling of our favorites, including tributes to Charles Darwin and Bridget Jones.
Bridget Jones. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Stephen Hawking. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Darwin’s Origin of the Species. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Mrs. Dalloway. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
The Canterbury Tales. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
James Bond. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Shakespeare. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Brick Lane. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Sherlock Holmes. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Through the Looking Glass. Image credit: National Literacy Trust
Pride and Prejudice. Image credit: National Literacy Trust