# Redesigned Bibles Bibliotheca by Adam Lewis Greene Makes the Text Easier to Read By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redesigned-bible References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3033067/redesigning-the-bible-with-readability-in-mind?partner=rss) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/530877925/bibliotheca) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-of-birkenstock), two each for the Old and New Testament." This leaves much room for a better layout, which will attract readers and perhaps even believers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Re-designed Texts:** Redesigning traditional texts makes it more appealing to new audiences, who may have been deterred by the format. - **Disruptive Printing:** Printing techniques that create more reader-friendly publications in previously unexplored industries can open up new markets and opportunities. - **Multi-volume Publishing:** Breaking up bulky texts into multiple volumes presents an opportunity to create a better reading experience that can attract more readers. ### Where This Applies - **Religious Publishing:** The religious publishing industry can innovate by updating traditional texts in a way that is more appealing to modern audiences through re-designs. - **Traditional Texts:** Publishers of classic books and traditional texts could explore innovative methods of printing and layout to increase engagement and readership. - **Educational Publishing:** Textbook publishers could adopt multi-volume publishing to make books less intimidating and more approachable for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Christian Scripture Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scripture-app.md) - [AI-Enhanced e-Reading Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ereading-platform.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Electronic 3D Book Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbook.md) - [10-Pound Monumental Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagram-living-by-design.md) - [Mobile Reading Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astropads-new-bookcase.md) - [Affordable E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-glowlight-4e.md) - [Graphic Design Bold Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md)