If you're an avid reader like me, you'll know that even with Kindles out and about, nothing beats an old school paperback for the ultimate reading experience. But the luxury of a traditional bound paper book comes with its inconveniences including having to keep track of what page you were on last! That's where these quirky and eye-catching customised bookmarks come in. Each one is perfect for keeping note of where you're up to while also complimenting your personality and interests.

5) Customised Lamp Bookmark

This bookmark is colourful and fun, with the marker tip in the shape of a desk lamp. The glow of the light is a form of transparent plastic that serves as the marking strip. Insert yellow strip in between the pages you'd like to mark, and off you go. We could imagine printing a logo directly onto the yellow "light" for maximum marketing effect.

4) Melted Wax Personalised Logo Bookmark

A very cool optical illusion, this bookmark is hand poured and crafted from silicone (a popular material for promotional products) to create a smooth finish and a thin, durable surface. These bookmarks trick the eye into thinking there's liquid running out of the book you're reading which makes them a great way to attract attention.

3) Wizard of Oz Branded Bookmarks

If you're a fan of The Wizard of Oz, then you'll immediately recognise this bookmark! Custom moulded and painted to resemble the legs of the Wicked Witch of the East; other keen Oz fans are bound to notice you when you use this bookmark while you're on the move. A custom shaped bookmark is a great idea for promoting fiction, but also unique industry products or logos that people can slip into their books as a point of pride.

2) Retro Custom Printed Cassette Tape Bookmarks

Here's one for the 80's and early 90's kids out there who remember jamming with old-school tapes in their boombox, walkman, or deck. Perhaps a bit lost on the current generation there's still a lot of demand for retro-styled items, including bookmarks, which look like a cool item of yesteryear. Slip the "tape" element of the cassette between the book pages and let your faux cassette grab attention as you read.

1) Mini Promotional Silicone Sprouts

And finally, here's a bookmark that marks not only the page you're on, but its small size means you can use it to mark the exact line you're up to as well! Made from silicone like the melted wax bookmarks, we think these would make ideal tradeshow giveaway items or promotional gifts due to their ease-of-use and affordability.

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First spotted here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/81941/15-fun-bookmarks-keep-your-place