The construction of a giant bookworm is no simple feat. It took the tireless work of two diligent worker elves, numerous copies of the LA Weekly sourced from a 7-11 in Hollywood, rolls and rolls of masking tape, a rather off color selection of yellowed Science Fiction novels, and quarts of gooey paper mache slop. At times throughout the construction process, the task seemed never ending. Luckily, the worker elves had some good bookworm makin’ tunes to help them along.
Slowly but surely, the bookworm began to come together. Growing from his humble cardboard skeleton, he started to take shape with the addition of layers of newspaper wads. Here’s a picture of his mid-construction nap, taken on the couch.
Then the paper mache process began. Layers of newspaper, topped with layers of paper towels, topped with a shellacked “skin” of book pages and the bookworm was born! Just a quick inspection by the elves little furry friend and the process was just about complete…
The worm was then given some much needed big bright eyes, a mouth made from an old shattered record, and of course– some big green glasses to read with! Come meet Kenny the bookworm in his natural habitat, the downtown Central Library, right outside The Library Store!
What a worm – a mighty fine worm. You couldn’t tell how huge it is just looking at the display. Once you see it on the couch it really takes perspective. I can hardly wait to see Kenny in person next time I shop at the Library Store. The Library Staff is always so creative – great job!!
OMG, Kenny is so awesome! Those bright green glasses rock, but I think my favorite thing is his skin…so textural and cool-looking, you totally wanna touch it. Long live the Library Store bookworm!!
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