Research

Below are images that i collected that are inspiration for the pop art style book idea. I collected a range of images that show cased the unique styles that pop art has, dots, bold lettering and bold colours. These things would have to a heavy influence in my book if i was to make this design as the link would have to be clear.

Below are images of David Carson's work that i collected to inspire and influence me when thinking bout how to create the type into an image and how to use type in a creative way. 

From looking at this research i have decided to re-evaluate my choice of book, After having a discussion with a fellow student on how to present the content we came up with a better idea. The idea is to create a educational book about type for students using colour, to be aimed at first year graphic design students. We decided that this was a better idea as it would be more engaging to the audience as well as have a more specific audience in mind.

What a book needs

Theme

The book should mean something, or at least make you think about something in a new way.—@jontouchstone

Characters

Strong characters. I loathe reading cardboard characters.—@MaryAdkins

Good characters we care about. They can make the most tired or ridiculous plot seem fresh and absorbing.—@brokenvoice

Well-developed characters that I actually care about, not just flat names.—Christopher Michael Thompson

Takeaway Value

Besides the usual, a good story should [have] a nuerobic element; something to challenge the mind.—@Brahms41

Truth about human nature.—@stevepoling

A relevant message that speaks to the reader.—Sarah Holman

Satisfying Ending

A happy ending.—Sage Dahlby

@Sage: No, no, no, no, no, no!—Austin H. Williams

A happy ending isn’t as important as a satisfying ending. You can make me cry, but make me glad I read to The End.—Lorna G. Poston

Good Mechanics

Words—MillardthemkJones

“Good book” is so entirely relative. But I think when it gets right down to it a good book must have meaning behind the action, and action behind the characters. The world must work with the characters and story and vice versa, and the more intense this bond the better. I myself strongly prefer good timing, subtlety, and interwoven foreshadowing, though these aren’t strictly necessary.—Holly Heisey

http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/what-elements-make-good-book/