A Hidden Art Form You’ll Flip For

Martin Frost, a fore-edge painter, creates discreet paintings on book edges that become visible when the pages are fanned. This British art form dates back to the 1660s and gained popularity in the 18th century. Frost, who has been practicing for over 40 years, primarily works on antique books. He explains the time and cost involved in creating these artworks, which vary depending on the book's size. Despite being the only commercial fore-edge painter, Frost finds satisfaction in his work and identifies himself as a dad, granddad, and fore-edge painter.

What is the unique feature of fore-edge paintings?

• They are painted on the edges of book pages and become visible when fanned.

• They are visible only when the book is closed.

• They are painted on the spine of books.

• They are painted on the cover of books.

When did the art of fore-edge painting become popular?

• In the 20th century

• In the 18th century

• In the 15th century

• In the 19th century

How did Martin Frost become interested in fore-edge painting?

• He attended a workshop on fore-edge painting.

• He met a fore-edge painter who showed him the art.

• He saw a documentary about it.

• He read about it in a book.

How long does it typically take to complete a fore-edge painting on a small book?

• Several weeks

• A few hours

• A month

• A week

What is the approximate cost of a fore-edge painting on a large Bible?

• 600-700 lbs

• 500-600 lbs

• 300-400 lbs

• 100-200 lbs