The 'Required Summer Reading' Comic by Grant Snider is Brilliant
Courtney Scharf — July 16, 2012 — Pop Culture
References: incidentalcomics & holykaw.alltop
This 'Required Summer Reading' comic is a funny and literal illustration of some of the most popular books out there.
Incredibly colorful and featuring whimsically drawn stick figures, this piece is fun to look at. Sure to get some laughs from the many people who have read the books, the pictures include drawings of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' 'Lord of the Flies' and 'Catcher in the Rye.' The illustration of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' for example, features a disgruntled looking student about to get back into school. Wonderfully simple and poking fun at memorable pieces of writing, this is both a tribute and a spoof of some of the best books ever written.
Impressively clever and bound to resonate with readers everywhere, this comic proves why Grant Snider is as popular as he is.
Incredibly colorful and featuring whimsically drawn stick figures, this piece is fun to look at. Sure to get some laughs from the many people who have read the books, the pictures include drawings of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' 'Lord of the Flies' and 'Catcher in the Rye.' The illustration of 'A Wrinkle in Time,' for example, features a disgruntled looking student about to get back into school. Wonderfully simple and poking fun at memorable pieces of writing, this is both a tribute and a spoof of some of the best books ever written.
Impressively clever and bound to resonate with readers everywhere, this comic proves why Grant Snider is as popular as he is.
Trend Themes
1. Summer Reading Illustrations - The success of this comic highlights a growing trend of artistic interpretations of classic literature as a way to engage audiences.
2. Humorous Book Illustrations - The humorous take on these classic books shows a trend toward using humor to introduce younger readers to the canon of literature.
3. Nostalgia-driven Comics - The use of nostalgia in this comic highlights the potential of nostalgia-driven content to resonate with audiences and drive engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishers can create new editions of classic literature featuring similar illustrations to attract younger, more visually-minded readers.
2. Marketing - Marketing campaigns can use humorous or nostalgic illustrations to create excitement and emotional connections with their audience.
3. E-learning - E-learning companies can use creative and humorous illustrations to help make difficult texts more accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences.
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