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# Augmented Reality Literature
'The Search for WondLa' Brings the 'Daily Prophet' to Life

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-01 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-search-for-wondla
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/29/search-for-wondla-brings-harry-potters-daily-prophet-to-life/) & [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/childrens_book_turns_harry_potters_fiction_reality)

It's only a matter of time before the world does fill with 'magic,' as 'The Search for WondLa' shows. The latest book written and illustrated by 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' author Tony DiTerlizzi, he takes a cue from both the [tech innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutar) and J.K. Rowling.

On bookshelves now, 'The Search for WondLa' has an interesting gimmick attached to it. According to Inventor Spot, "it features an extraordinary [interactive augmented reality experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-ar-experience) that readers can unlock using their Web browsers."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 7% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Augmented Reality Literature:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new possibilities for interactive storytelling by incorporating augmented reality experiences into literature.
- **Enhancing Reading Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and platforms that integrate augmented reality to enhance the reading experience and bring stories to life.
- **Interactive Narratives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive narratives that combine traditional storytelling with augmented reality elements to engage and captivate readers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the publishing industry by merging literature with cutting-edge technologies like augmented reality to create immersive reading experiences.
- **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the possibilities of augmented reality technology, its applications in various industries like literature and entertainment, and develop innovative solutions.
- **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the entertainment industry by incorporating augmented reality into storytelling mediums like books, movies, and interactive experiences.

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