Books are transporting; little worlds exist between the spines, waiting for discovery. That’s the magic of reading, but one Japanese artist has extended that idea in a more physical way by crafting a series of 3D wooden bookshelf inserts that depict urban back alley streets.The artist known as monde shared the shelves on Twitter, with photos offering a closer look at the intricate designs.

No word on whether or not the inserts will be available for sale in the future, but for now we can marvel at the artistry from the images they’ve provided on Twitter.

Images: monde