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 types of books does Martin Frost primarily work on?

What does Martin Frost say about the time it takes to create his artwork?