It seems I just can't stay away from books for very long... and quite frankly, who would want to? ;) Here's another fascinating 'booky' find for you. The work of the incredible Alberto Hernandez - a Spanish graphic designer based in London. He calls his book work "hybrid novels" and the example above is entitled Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. So just what is this hybrid novel? Well, Hernandez describes it as the interplay of text and images, photography and information, graphics and typography in whatever representation it takes to create a multidimensional surface that not only holds the reader's attention, but also begs their participation. Talk about immersing yourself in books ;)
I think what appeals to me most is how this method can revitalise your connection to a much-loved classic. While reading can often be perceived as a passive passtime where we 'receive' the story, if you like - this kind of dynamic narrative allows you to interact with such a known classic and I imagine make you think more about its direction and meaning in a much more hands-on way.
