A bendable bookend having a first, non-operating position wherein the bendable bookend includes a substantially flat planar piece and a second, operating position wherein the bendable bookend includes a base and a support member extending upwardly from the base. In the non-operating position, the bendable bookend includes a base, a tongue extending from the base in a plane that is coplanar with a plane defined by the base, and a support member extending from the base in a plane that is coplanar with the plane defined by the base and in a direction toward the top end. In the operating position, the formed up bookend includes a base, a tongue, and an upstanding support member. The tongue extends from the base in a plane that is coplanar to a plane define by the base, and the support member extends upwardly from the base. Preferably, the bendable bookend includes a stiffening structure to help strengthen the formed up bookend. In addition, the bendable bookend includes an operating angle formed between tongue and the support member. Preferably, the operating angle is about 90 degrees. The bendable bookend is preferably constructed without any bend or fold lines, or any other weakening of the base metal. A slot may be formed in the support member of the bendable bookend to hang and display the device. A method for manufacturing, packaging, and shipping a bendable bookend as a substantially flat planar piece defining a non-operating position and bending the flat planar piece to form a bookend having a horizontal base and tongue, and an upstanding support member defining an operating position. The method also provides for the storage and display of the bendable bookend.