Classic children’s books turned into graphic art
Spineless Classics is a savvy way to present much-loved classic novels as beautiful posters, where the words metamorphose into stunning illustrations. Carl Pappenheim created the first Spineless Classic as a last-minute Christmas gift for his mother. Taking inspiration from paper prints of fine, detailed, architectural drawings at his friend's printing company, he figured that he could fit approximately 100,000 words on each poster-size sheet, that is the total size of an average novel. The result took the form of his first ever poster depicting Persuasion by Jane Austen, a nice Christmas gift for his mother. The enormously positive reaction to his first poster led to the formation of Spineless Classics. Posters are now available for worldwide shipping, in both framed and unframed formats.
Classy design and concept
Spineless classics offer complete books condensed, stylized and beautifully presented in a legible manner on single page posters. The story in print is depicted as illustrations in the form of characters/objects significant to the story along with intelligently placed spaces. For instance, Around the world in eighty days takes the form of a globe and Heart of darkness takes the shape of Africa. The text has a perfectly readable size 4 font. Designs are chosen carefully; Carl disapproves designs requiring text size that renders it too small to read. Chapter headings and paragraphs are maintained so that avid readers can locate their favorite passage sans bookmarks. Posters are available in sizes varying from 20" x 28" up to 33" x 47" and are printed on heavyweight paper in sharp, light-fast ink that does not fade. The company website features posters with more than 60 unique designs to choose from including Peter Pan, The secret Garden, Gulliver's Travels and more. You get cool book posters from different genres as in children's classics, adventure stories, history, romance, religion and non-fiction. If you want your favorite book designed as a spineless classic, they even negotiate the rights for you.
Why is it great?
With e-books being more popular than their humble hardbound and paperback versions, this anti-kindle, single page poster idea is a new-era twist on classics for sure. You can read a story just like an interesting digital presentation, straight on the wall. Spineless classics posters are great for enhancing walls in your study, kids rooms, libraries and kindergarten classrooms. It adds up to the overall room decor and makes up for an attractive and unusual focal point. They are color neutral and act as subtle, attractive art pieces wherever they’re hung. Besides, these trendy posters are a novel technique to get small kids to read books. There is no reason why you would not read them once they are mounted on your wall. These wall posters are a perfect combination of art and literature that make an excellent gift idea. This picture is definitely worth more than just a thousand words.
Buy at
The posters are available unframed and with frame, directly from Spineless Classics.
Cost
Spineless classic posters are priced at $79.95 onwards, per poster.
