This book shaped pencil holder or vase makes a funny gift for a reader. The vintage pulp novel parody reads He Lied when He Said He Was...Better Than a Book. Those of us who know the joys of taking a good novel between the sheets will totally understand. Use it to hold pens and pencils on a desktop or bedside table, or as a fillable container. It is water tight and can be used as a vase Handmade in my New Jersey studio from stoneware clay, kiln fired. This piece measures 5 inches tall, 4 x 2. Cover is decoupaged on and sealed with a non yellowing varnish. reading gifts reading pulp novel parody pencil holder new gift for reader funny book cover funny book book vase book pencil holder book parodies book lover book gifts better than a book