BOOKS!
Picture Books - The River by Alessandro Sanna
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| The River - Alessandro Sanna |
- No words needed - I just like how the image speaks for itself. The illustrations itself could already capture the idea of unveiling beauty and natural aspects of human life.
- As a reader, I could simply admire and enjoy 'reading' this picture book and see some sort of visual narrative behind this wonderful illustration. The placing of the illustrations creates a sequence and flow, as if its bringing the readers along the scenic journey (thats what I felt when reading this book)
Self-Publishing - Joysuke
- This was a self-published book that I came across during Though Bubble and I got to briefly speak with the creator. She mentioned it being a preview for a comic book series she's working on. I think that what attracted me to this book is the vibrance, bubbly theme and the comic strips (I enjoy reading short stories)
- Though it isn't purely images, there are texts accompanying it. I honestly think that the text helps the audience make sense of the illustrations. I suppose the text and illustrations work well since the book portrays each character profiles with short comic strips.
Non-Fiction - Locomotion by Golden Cosmos
- I actually came across this book when I went to Tate Modern in London. I instantly fell in love with the intricate, condensed and vibrant illustrations. Despite the illustrations and the book itself designed in a simple manner, I really enjoyed flipping through the pages. Perhaps because of the fluidity/continuity (showing a simple narrative and a progression of locomotives) and the visually packed pages.
- As a non-fiction book, I honestly think that this picture book is very insightful. It is visually abundant but also very informative. As a person who isn't too keen on locomotives, I actually got educate myself a little about trains.
Fiction - Issun-Bôshi by Ichinori
- Personally I think that this is a book worth owning. It's brief but it is something you could slowly read and take your time looking at in every page.
- Despite the simplicity in colours, the composition of the imagery and text is well thought. It somehow makes the reader go along a little journey, absorbing both the illustrations and story. I would say that this is an effective way in getting the readers enjoy a short story (well, I surely did enjoy reading through this book)
