M 5. Portal Publication

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Portal Publication

Publication Design

DescriptionPortal is a 144-page publication that explores the representations of parallel universes across different works of fiction. You will be transported into the worlds of these works, which all feature parallel universes in unique ways

TeamAshley Tseng
Designed at the University of Washington

AdvisorJayme Yen

Portal transports the reader between realms of fiction and non-fiction to explore the possibilities of the space-time continuum while also allowing them to compare and contrast the different ways in which parallel universes are portrayed in media.

READING EXPERIENCE

The book organizes the works of fiction in a field-guide style. In addition to the fictional works, excerpts from scientific articles and journals are interspersed through the book to provide context on the theories and research that has been done on multiverses, wormholes, and time travel. Through this juxtaposition of science articles and fictional works, we can examine the intersections between fantasy and reality when it comes to parallel universes.

I used an exposed coptic-stitch binding with PVA bookbinding glue for added strength.

COLOR CODING

The featured fictional works are color-coded by medium. Red is used for literature, indigo for movies, and green for television shows.

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