book illustration

Presents a scene or symbol that accompanies reading with a clear focus.

Visual traits

• content-responsive scene
• clear focal point
• narrative-supporting mood

Expected changes

• Scenes or symbols are more likely to support reading
• The focal point is more likely to become clear

Definition

Book illustration indicates imagery that complements a narrative, explanation, or chapter mood and supports reading. It does not determine a particular book, author, audience, format, or printing method.

In more detail

It can depict a scene, figure, place, or symbol in concert with written text. Writing, page layout, page count, and production method are separate choices.

Includes

• Illustration that supports a book's content or reading experience

Excludes

• A particular book or author
• body text
• format
• or printing method

What this does not imply

• A particular book
• author
• audience
• body text
• format
• or printing method

Variability

Because the provisional reference is not direct evidence for this candidate, root source review is required for the scene and subject.

Usage

• Specify the chapter or scene separately
• Specify real text only when needed

Distinguish similar expressions

• Distinguish it from a specification for a book format or publication production

Typical uses

• Illustrate a chapter scene
• Create symbolic imagery that supports reading

Possible failure modes

• The relation to text becomes generic
• Page text is introduced