This book is a voyage into the abstract. The story is told in lyrics that are contradicting, ironic, and confusing; the book is illustrated in a way that some how emphasizes this. The illustrations are an early attempt at digital art by the artist (in 1996). After having seen the beautiful paintings that the artist is capable of, I am reminded of something a designer at one of my favorite video game studios once said, "Different isn't better, better is better." I believe that this applies to this author/artist combo with this book; it certainly is different, but isn't better.
It is hard for me to think of a good use for this book in the classroom. I suppose it could be used to demonstrate irony, but a believe there are better examples available.
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