$15.99
The Tell Tale Heart, one of Edgar Alan Poe’s best know works, is newly designed as a visually engaging book. Filled with vintage imagery that sets the stage for a story told by an unknown narrator who tries to convince the reader of his sanity while he describes the grotesque murder of a old man with a infected “vulture-eye” that drives the narrator crazy.
Proceeds from the sale of this book help fund the donation of our specially designed children’s books to barbershops in at-risk communities nationwide. DERT’s social mission is to ensure that all children identify as readers by having access to books and being read to on a regular basis. Reading together is vital for all children through their preschool years and beyond. DERT publishes a unique line of books and learning tools designed to engage families in reading through all stages of life.
This DERT book was designed by Gabrielle Cantamessa, a student designer at Parsons School of Design. Gabrielle’s collage approach to this short story is meant to highlight the language used by the author. She sourced her images from 18th century medical illustrations, photographs and documentary photography from insane asylums. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to the designer in support of their career advancement. To learn more about Gabrielle’s work, visit her website at www.gabriellecantamessa.com.
This 46-page paperback is part of a social venture project to spread literacy to families in underserved communities. DERT works with emerging designers to create unique, customized books. Each DERT book features the design and conceptual artwork created by graphic design students. With each purchase, proceeds from the sale are donated to help support the cause of early childhood literacy.
