"Enjoying a great book need not end when you turn the final page," says Carl Pappenheim, the founder of Spineless Classics. With this in mind, Pappenheim has produced a range of posters featuring the entire text of a novel printed on to a single page, then laid out in a shape that evokes a theme from the plot, so you can read every word of a favourite classic every day - eyesight permitting. Titles so far include Alice in Wonderland, Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights and Heart of Darkness, but our favourite is this one, Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Pappenheim had the idea for his prints after seeing a fine art architectural drawing being printed, and wondered if he could fit an entire novel printed small enough on a large enough sheet on to a single page. After producing his first poster - Jane Austen's Persuasion - four years ago, Spineless Classics now has a library of eight titles, and plans for further expansion.
"My dream is to get people invigorated by the idea of books as great works of art and to get those who might not otherwise be exposed to them, excited again about classic stories," says Pappenheim. "I'm very keen to offer big discounts for any poster that is purchased for an educational establishment where children and young adults will see them."
He also says that if you have any ideas for books to add, or would like to see your own work immortalised, you can e-mail him at carl@spinelessclassics.com with ideas and requests. The posters are A0 size and are sold unframed. Shipping to the UAE costs £12 (Dh71).
£24.99 (Dh148), www.spinelessclassics.com
