Panthaleon [2012-02-28 10:58:46 +0000 UTC]
The text once again creates a great atmosphere. Although it's not a lot, without it it would be just another picture of termites, but like this, it actually has more to it than creepy crawling things.
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m0zch0ps In reply to Panthaleon [2012-02-29 03:15:27 +0000 UTC]
Thanks PB, very incisive. Originally the whole book was to be wordless, mostly because insects don't communicate the way we do, and if we could somehow glean their communications, what on earth would they say, and how would they say it if translated directly into English? I still wanted to maintain the air of mystery, but the pictures needed that extra layer, and a source of familiar comfort for the reader, and accompanying text fits the bill. I had many long nights wondering what to say, and to keep it consistent through the book.
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