Arcadia by Iain Pears is the name of a novel, as well as an app. While it's by no means uncommon to find books that have been enhanced with digital applications, Arcadia sets itself apart as Pears created it as "a novel conceived and written for an app."
Arcadia is set up with ten characters across three worlds, creating hundreds of possible paths for readers to explore in their own way.
Through the form of an app, Arcadia by Iain Pears is able to approach an entirely new way to telling stories in a way that books and ebooks are unable to. With Arcadia, Pears describes: "I wanted to do something new. I wanted to give you the freedom to put the tale together in your own way."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- App-based Storytelling
- App-based storytelling is a trend that allows for creative freedom and interactive experiences for readers
- Multi-path Narratives
- Multi-path narratives through digital platforms are a trend that offer readers the ability to explore their own unique reading experience
- Books Enhanced with Technology
- Books enhanced with technology is a trend that continues to evolve, offering readers a more immersive experience
Sectors Adopting This
- Publishing
- Publishers have an opportunity to expand their offerings by adding digital storytelling experiences to their catalogues
- Mobile App Development
- Developers who specialize in app development can create platforms for new and innovative types of storytelling
- Digital Media
- Digital media companies can experiment with new forms of storytelling and offer them to their audiences through their platforms
