guest post by Burstein!
Fore-edge painting is an illlustration on the edges of a book that is not visible when the book is closed, but only when the pages are fanned. The Boston Public Library has a online collection featuring different forms of fore-edge painting, ranging from the single edge shown above to the extra-neat all-edge painting.
The books shown above appear to be the work of UK book artist Martin Frost. He even created a special stand to display his impressive art.
photo via Martin Frost
Thanks to Arthur for the tip!
