It's been a while since I have posted a blog so here's a little catch up:
Book #3 was finished with lulu.com and another book, "Cento" simply titled was made and distributed to Quimby's. For the final project, I am going to reproduce "A Survivor's Encomium" into a special edition and interactive book. The edition will be 20. Each book will be handmade with copies inside as well and expand the theme of survival. My research is going to be focused on the interactive quality of the pages, where there will be pockets with additional info, fun folding, and flipped pages.
The most unique feature will be the hybrid narratives of the book. One side of the book will read more serious while the other is a humorous homage. The duality will expand on the encouraging memoir quality of the small stories as well as the humor that I have developed in the other minibook and zine. I am going to design the cover(s) and the page count will be: 12. The book will also have a scrapbook-like aesthetic because I am going to use different textures, colors, and materials.
Besides classroom distribution, I am going to also send this final production from class on to my usual receivers including my mom, friends Diane & Simone, and former professors.
