Hemingway House – DIY Book Nook Kit
Hemingway House

$54.95

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Hemingway House

$54.95

Inspired by Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea, this literary book nook captures a sweeping story in miniature. A story-driven, softly lit display piece for readers and collectors.

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  • Craft glue
  • Dust cover
  • Tweezers
  • Protective packaging

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📋 Specifications
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Pieces

700

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Build Level

Expert

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Assembly Time

8-10 Hrs

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Finished Size L x W x H

4.7 x 7.2 x 9.1 in

🏷️ Features
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Literary design inspired by The Old Man and the Sea
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Precision laser-cut wood construction — imaginative, story-driven scene detail
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Built-in LED lighting — lights the scene from within
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700+ piece build — an expert-level project of about 8–10 hours
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Meaningful gift — a display piece for readers, right among the books that inspired it
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Batteries, Glue, Dust Cover & Tweezers Included — 2 AAA batteries, craft glue, dust cover & tweezers come with your kit
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Recommended for ages 14+ — designed for teens and adults

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A book nook for literature lovers, inspired by Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. The scene is packed with story-driven details that reward a closer look.

At 700 pieces, this is an expert-level build of about 8–10 hours. It’s a great gift for a reader and makes a meaningful display piece among the books that inspired it.

Assembled size 4.7 × 7.2 × 9.1 in
Package weight 3.75 lbs
Package dimensions 11.93 × 7.68 × 1.97 in
Difficulty Level

Expert

In the box
  • Laser-cut wooden boards
  • Adhesive paper sheets (3)
  • LED light set with touch switch
  • Battery box
  • Animal head ornaments (3)
  • Sticker sheet
  • Dust cover
  • Glue
  • Sanding stick
  • Tweezers
  • Hammer

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Will it fit on your shelf?

Footprint: smaller than printer paper
Height: shorter than a hardcover book
Metric: 11.9 × 18.3 × 23.1 cm

Width
4.7 in
Depth
7.2 in
Height
9.1 in
Display space needed
6 × 9 × 11 in
  • Fits a bookshelf at least 9 in deep with 11 in of height clearance
  • Slides between books like another volume on the shelf
  • Keep out of direct sunlight so colors stay rich
US Letter 11 × 8.5 in 4.7 in wide 7.2 in deep
From aboveFootprint on a sheet of printer paper
9.1 in tall Books shown are standard 9.5 in hardcovers
From the frontHeight next to books on a shelf

Drawn to scale from the finished model. Display space adds about 1 in of clearance on each side.

Why build with VividPiece?

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Batteries included (when needed) ✓ Often sold separately
Craft glue included (when needed) ✓ Often not included
Free replacement parts within 45 days of delivery ✓ Varies by seller
Ships from our US studio with tracking ✓ Varies; some ship from overseas
US-based support, reply within 1 business day ✓ Varies
Assembly manual lookup online ✓ Varies
Free shipping on orders over $49 ✓ Varies

Questions?

What's included with my kit?
Every kit ships with what it needs to light up and build: the right batteries for that kit, craft glue, and protective packaging. Many also include a dust cover and tools. Each product page shows exactly what comes with that kit under Included at no extra charge, and the full parts list is in the Additional information tab under In the box.
Do I need any tools?
Most kits include tweezers, and many also come with a sanding stick, hammer or screwdriver. Check In the box on the product page for your kit. A craft knife or small scissors and a clear, flat workspace make assembly easier.
How long does shipping take?
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My package arrived damaged. What should I do?
Email us within 5 days of delivery with photos of the package and the damaged parts, and we'll send a replacement or refund.
A piece is missing or broke during assembly. Can I get a replacement?
Yes — request a free replacement part within 45 days of delivery through Lost Piece Support.

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