Adonis Specimen: Layout Update

 Based on reviewing the initial printed specimen, I've edited the white section further making the columns of text thinner and longer and reducing the point size of the text to more effectively represent what those affected by the Adonis complex see in the mirror (see figures 1-7). Furthermore, I've explored the use of a silver cover using embossing and debossing to print the type, which makes the cover more engaging and dynamic. Some of the pixelation issues have been amended with higher quality images being sourced, however when printed the colours have printed darker which is unavoidable despite a high-quality printer being used (see figure 4). The overlapping text has also bee removed allowing the split image representing two sides to be the main focus and the text feature on the next page, creating a cleaner layout (see figure 8). In addition, the cover from the first print has been moved to the first page as this represent the story of the specimen more successfully than having the thin version of the type introduce the publication (see figures 9-10). Further tests need to be conducted using the pearlescent paper to create a full wrap around cover, which once complete will allow the book to be perfect bound.

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