The latest version of a possible book format for ‘Lifting the Curtain’ is attached to this post. Just click on the cover image or underlined below to see the book in pdf format. It is best viewed in Preview (Mac) two pages at a time. The images should be on the left hand page and the associated texts on the right hand page. The book now includes two maps, a modern one and Booth’s Poverty map. These show the locations of image/text pairings.
Lifting the Curtain Book Version Five
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Vicki M
November 7, 2014
It looks fab—if it goes to print, I’m buying one. Was worried when I saw the image on this web post—because I thought all the text was going to be WOB [white on black] which I find very difficult to read—so relief. Just a few comments—was there supposed to be no text on the Whitechapel High Street spread? The text looks darker on the Royal London Hospital spread—it may just be my screen? The other thing was that I questioned the decision to place the text on RHS and image on LHS of spread. I know you want to have both equal in status—but I found it a difficult eye movement—reading the text and then looking left to look at the images. I wanted to read the text and then linger over the image, connecting what I had read to what I could imagine in the image. That may be a different experience with the physical object. Some of the images—those without artificial light seemed slightly different in feel—but again, that could be my interpretation?
But I think it is really wonderful, the images are so good. You should be really proud. I’ve followed the development of this project with so much interest—seeing it twist and turn, morph into different approaches. Bet you’re glad you are on the home stretch with the one now?
Keith Greenough
November 7, 2014
Thanks very much Vicki….well spotted on the text errors. I am now correcting these. The images on the left is an interesting one. Sharon liked it, but I’ll see what others think. Yes am glad to be on the home stretch but still plenty to keep me busy.
Catherine
November 7, 2014
I’ve tried several times Keith but the PDF just won’t open
Keith Greenough
November 7, 2014
Very strange….just tried it and it works fine for me….will put another link in.
Keith Greenough
November 7, 2014
When it first opens up the two pages shown are both blank. Double click and select open in Preview and it should be ok. I have also put in another hyperlink.
Catherine
November 7, 2014
Thanks Keith – got it to work on m laptop eventually, met be some glitch on my desktop.
As every, the images look great. Agree with Vicki about the images left and text on right. It seems quite odd at first. That apart, images and text work together so well and I think the addition of maps and references at the back provide extra depth to the historical context.
anomiepete
November 7, 2014
It looks fantastic Keith. It’s great using the maps at the end to give the precise locations. The only thing I wondered was the source of the quotes: you don’t see that identified until the very end (unless I’ve missed something).
Keith Greenough
November 7, 2014
Thanks Pete. Yes since the book has an introduction which explains what the work is about I decided to leave the references until the end. Makes for a cleaner, less repetitive presentation, I think.