Though Edgar Allan Poe published his poem The Raven in 1894, it is still lauded today for its use of language and sinister atmosphere.

The raven appears as a distraught man is mourning the loss of his love affair, and repeats the word “Nevermore” when asked any question by the man.

I love Poe’s work and wanted to make a raven book sculpture to guard one of my bookcases. You could, of course, make any animal – or human – character from your favourite book using the papier-mâché method below.