Bibliotheca by Adam Lewis Greene Makes the Text Easier to Read
Meghan Young — July 17, 2014 — Social Good
References: kickstarter & fastcodesign
Often referred to as the greatest story ever told, the Bible is nevertheless one of the hardest texts to get through; this redesigned Bible hopes to change that. Although it tends to be encased in stunning covers, the inside leaves much to be desired. The hard-to-read text has most likely deterred many from consuming the words, atheist or not.
The redesigned Bible, designed by Santa Cruz-based Adam Lewis Greene, makes a huge difference in that department. Fast Co Design reports, "Instead of trying to cram the 726,000 words of the New International Version of the Bible into a single volume, Bibliotheca splits it up into four attractive hardcover volumes, two each for the Old and New Testament." This leaves much room for a better layout, which will attract readers and perhaps even believers.
The redesigned Bible, designed by Santa Cruz-based Adam Lewis Greene, makes a huge difference in that department. Fast Co Design reports, "Instead of trying to cram the 726,000 words of the New International Version of the Bible into a single volume, Bibliotheca splits it up into four attractive hardcover volumes, two each for the Old and New Testament." This leaves much room for a better layout, which will attract readers and perhaps even believers.
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