Adonis Specimen: Mock-up Review

Upon printing and binding the first specimen I felt there where areas that could be improved, specifically the white half of the publication. The concept of this section is centred around what those affected by the Adonis complex see in the mirror, however the text was too large and the columns could have been slimmer (see figures 1-2). Furthermore, some of the images where quite pixelated, making the overlapping text difficult to read (see figure 3-4). The white ink section has worked really well, registering with the black ink perfectly meaning this section doesn't need to altered (see figures 5-8). The stock within the white section is slightly thinner than the black further enhancing the separation between the two as the reader is can only see the full typeface once they have reached the centre where you can see both perspectives next to each other. In addition, the cover (see figure 9)lacked impacted as originally the front cover was going to be white and the back cover was going to be black with the book being contained within a silver box inspired by the concept of the 'man box'. Opening the box and revealing the specimen would act as a representation of breaking the elements that make up the man box which are linked to muscle dysmorphia such as the stereotype that men have to be strong and tough. The box would be made out of silver/pearlescent paper represents a mirror as the reader can reflect on The Adonis Complex throughout the specimen. However as the cover lacks impact I plan to incorporate this paper within the cover itself, embossing/debossing the type to represent the two perspectives within the cover. Therefore I plan to make the box out of black card, similar to the black section of the book to represent the man box with the silver paper acting as mirror/ element of reflection as you open the book and start to read about the different elements of the Adonis complex and muscle dysmorphia.

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