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Crowdfunding Smash: The Arc-Shaped Bowio Book Light for Even Illumination

By Rain Noe - April 29, 2021

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To provide evenly-distributed illumination, Czech model painting enthusiast Matyáš Hošek DIY'ed one of the more innovative LED task lights we've ever seen:

A similar approach has been adopted by the (unaffiliated) Bowio Book Light, "designed and engineered by readers for readers":

The Bowio is held fast to the book by magnetic flaps on each end. And yes, it works on softcovers as well as hardcovers.

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Here the unnamed designer gives you a sub-two-minute rundown of his design and production process:

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The Bowio has been an absolute crowdfunding smash, clocking over $1 million with combined Kickstarter and IndieGogo campaigns. The $49 light is expected to ship by November of this year.

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