This Cyberpunk Book Nook Kit Is Perfect for Your Mixed Media Library

If you’re not familiar with book nook kits, it’s worth mentioning that this is a DIY project, so it doesn’t come fully assembled. It’s made up of wood components and comes with pre-designed PCB connections that let you easily attach the LED lights yourself. The lights themselves are powered by four AA batteries that you’ll need to provide yourself, but the results are stunning. It’s a full-on cyberpunk alleyway that could have easily been pulled out of Cyberpunk 2077 or Blade Runner.

Like any cool book nook, it’s all of the little details that make it special. The neon-style lighting is meant to draw your eye in, but there’s a lot to look at once you get in close. The alleyway Neo Ramen bar is the main event, but there’s also a light-up vending machine (with swappable screens), dystopian advertisements, and even some scattered trash. It also uses the classic “endless depth” illusion that makes it look like it leads to a tiny little cyberpunk universe beyond the shelf.

Amazon has a discount on this book nook, dropping the price down to $70. That may seem fairly expensive, but if you compare it to the LEGO book nooks that came out last year it seems completely reasonable. It’s a very solid display item that can quite literally light up your shelf. If you already have a massive collection of sci-fi books, movies, or games, this type of book nook is pretty appealing.

Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and 10 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to books and the latest Pokémon games.