'Fictitious Dishes' is collection of photos that portrays different meals as described in iconic literary works. The annals of literature are filled with eloquent descriptions of meals, ranging from a chapter dedicated to chowder in 'Moby Dick' and a depiction of the famous 'mad' tea party in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.'
The photos are contained in a photography book titled 'Fictitious Dishes,' put together by New York-based graphic designer Dinah Fried. The project started as a small section of Fried's thesis when she was a graduate student at the Rhode Island School of Design.
The books represented in 'Fictitious Dishes' include 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' by Hunter S. Thompson and 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Literary-inspired Food Photography
- Opportunity for photographers and publishers to create culinary art inspired by iconic literary works.
- Multi-sensory Book Experiences
- Opportunity for book publishers to create immersive experiences by integrating food and beverage.
- Food Tourism
- Opportunity for travel and tourism industries to promote literary food destinations.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Publishing
- Opportunity for publishers to explore unique book add-ons that offer readers a multi-dimensional experience.
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and beverage industries to collaborate with publishers and writers to bring book-inspired menus to life.
- Travel and Tourism
- Opportunity for the travel and tourism industries to explore new ways to promote literary food experiences and destination spots.
