New York-Based trade publishers 'Grand Central Publishing' issued a comical series of GIFs and illustrations that feature hipster book titles.
Trying to combine literature with hipster culture, the publishing firm took to Twitter to ask its followers to come up with hipster versions of pop culture books. Clearly, the company got an array of responses -- all of which are thoroughly entertaining and adhere to a tongue-in-cheek commentary.
Some of the re-appropiated books have titles like 'Horton Hears a Who... Before Anyone Else,' 'Of Mustaches & Men,' which is in place of John Steinback's iconic 'Of Mice & Men' novel, and 'Girl with the Sailor Jerry Tattoo,' to name a few.
While the fake book titles are amusing and comical, they truly shed light on society's growing subculture.
Hipster Book Titles
Grand Central Publishing Asked its Followers to Re-Imagine Books for Hipsters
Trend Themes
1. Hipster Culture - There is an opportunity for businesses to cater to the growing hipster subculture by incorporating it into their brand or product offerings.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - Businesses can utilize nostalgia marketing by repurposing classic pop culture items into trendy merchandise or branding.
3. Interactive Social Media Content - Companies can engage with their audience and generate user-generated content by asking for their ideas and contributions on social media platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Publishing companies can create new publications or rebrand classic works to align with the growing hipster culture.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can incorporate hipster aesthetics, such as vintage or DIY styles, into their clothing lines or marketing materials.
3. Social Media Marketing - Businesses can utilize social media platforms and engage with their audience to generate user-created content that aligns with their brand or product offerings.