| 50 Book Pledge | Book #45: Such Wicked Intent by Kenneth Oppel |
What can I say about Obvious State aside from the fact that I absolutely adore it? Well, that you’ll adore it, too. Evan Robertson, the mastermind behind the literature-inspired fine art illustrations, describes Obvious State as follows:
The best thing about paperbacks (apart from the smell, of course) is that when a little jewel of a sentence grabs you, you can underline it. If you’ve only ever read a book on a screen (hey, it’s not far off), then let me explain: Underlining something in your book is the original “interactive” media. Think of it as a hyperlink that redirects to your own thoughts, and like a hyperlink, it can leave the rest of the story behind and open up a new window of ideas, insights, musings.
That’s the spirit of this series of illustrations. I took little snippets of text and ideas from some of my favorite authors (with some notable exceptions that I’m saving), and let the words be a springboard for an illustration. The illustrations incorporate and interact with the text and hopefully add up to something that engages the mind as much as the eye.
From Capote to Hemingway to Wilde you’re sure to find a quote that speaks to you. So head on over, browse the genius and make your pick. Trust me, your walls will thank you.
