The novel ‘Moby Dick’ is often explained as a metaphorical tome that uses whaling to explore various philosophical themes. Not surprisingly, people from all distinct disciplines have drawn unique inspirations from the Herman Melville novel to produce some of the most bizarre products in existence. As much as ‘Moby Dick’ was a trailblazer in the world of literature, these one-of-a-kind Moby Dick innovations are inventive to their respective categories.
For instance, I never would have thought kitchen designs could be inspired by books, let alone ‘Moby Dick’ of all novels. The Moby Dick Kitchen features an alabaster countertop which curves elegantly at the sink, looking very much like a giant sperm whale from a distance. Then there are Moby Dick-themed fashion bags and alcoholic beverages. I guess some people are as eccentric as Captain Ahab.
10 Moby Dick Innovations
From Booze Branding to Kitchen Designs, the Whale Tale Inspires All:
Jason Soy — Feb 27, 2012 — Art & Design
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Revamped Novel Covers
Matt Roeser Reads Books and Artistically Recreates Their Covers
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Classic Literary Interpretations
These Ofixpres Ads Highlight Le Petit Prince and Moby Dick
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Literal Book Bags
Olympia Le-Tan's Clutch Bags are Academic Accessories
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Novel Booze Branding
Captain Ahab Lager Packaging Brings the Drinker into the Book
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Dipping Culinary Designs
The Moby Dick Kitchen is Inspired by the Wave and the Whale
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Readable Wiping Tissue
The Moby Dick Toilet Paper is Multifunctional
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Unreadable Books
Classic Book Covers Handmade by Olympia Le-Tan
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Storytelling Bookmarks
Pietari Posti Brings 'Moby Dick' to Life as Page Markers
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Elusive Car Campaigns
Audi Quattro 'Ahab' Commercials Revise Tale of Moby Dick
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Book Jacket Disguises
Book City Jackets Make You Look Smart Even While You Read 'Twilight'
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