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Arthropods-reference book

Journal Entry: Mon Nov 12, 2007, 5:15 AM
It's just an idea, but this is completely serious - and I'm really counting on your imput.

Here it is: I'm considering publishing an album with reference material for various artists and others who appreciate weird forms, textures and shapes, if only on an abstract level. In part it would be a photographic anatomy atlas of arthropods, featuring closeups of body parts from multiple angles. There would be also plenty of "action shots", showing natural behavior of the animals.

The pictures would be given some commentary - just a few facts about the animal in question. I think it would help to develop some connection with them (not to mention the educational values).

I would include a DVD (maybe only in a hardback edition :) ) with turnarounds and full-resolution closeups and textures for 3D graphics and such. If I manage to lay my hands on a good camcorder, it would also feature short movies showing the bugs in motion.

Tell me what you think of the idea - is the target group large enough to make the publication worthwhile? Would it be useful at all?

I'll be submitting some samples here from time to time, and I'm looking forward to your critique.

Next step would be finding the publisher - I have no idea how to approach this problem. If you have any experience in that (and think that the venture would make sense), please share with me!

I'll be grateful for any advices.

Have a nice day.

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  • Reading: Gödel, Escher, Bach by Hofstadter

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~enge-tzehai:iconenge-tzehai: Nov 12, 2007, 5:17:26 AM
I think, as a biologist/pseudo-entomologist, I would like to have that book of yours. When are you starting? :D

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~cybernetichero:iconcybernetichero: Nov 12, 2007, 5:18:31 AM
Brilliant Idea. the ideal companion to the animal and human anatomy books I have. Great idea.

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*toonrama:icontoonrama: Nov 12, 2007, 5:19:47 AM
:w00t: Idea is just great and will be a very helpful reference!!! Go ahead! Good luck!

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~Death-by-Candy:iconDeath-by-Candy: Nov 12, 2007, 5:20:53 AM
A very appealing idea. I for one would love something like that to add to my library :D

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~dalexa:icondalexa: Nov 12, 2007, 5:27:45 AM
i find a good idea... it's not for everyone though.

see the note i've sent you.

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*Faded-Myth:iconFaded-Myth: Nov 12, 2007, 5:33:39 AM
That would be incredibly exciting. The abstract notion seems unique, so I'd be interested in seeing how it'd look.

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`davincipoppalag:icondavincipoppalag: Nov 12, 2007, 5:44:18 AM
I think it's a great idea..I'm sure there would be a good market for such a book. Good luck with that

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~Mydin:iconMydin: Nov 12, 2007, 5:55:17 AM
Funny you should bring this up. I showed your gallery to some Biology professors at a local university and they were very impressed. Your photography is better than any existing reference material. You probably have a guaranteed market at many universities.
~VintagelyConstructed:iconVintagelyConstructed: Nov 12, 2007, 6:00:14 AM
considering how amazing your photography is and how many weird little bugs i've seen from you (that i didnt realize even existed) i think you should do it :^D!


i cant really help you with publisher buisness though heh <D;