My artwork for Anthony Zuiker's new Digi-Novel: LEVEL 26!!!!!
Jul 27, 2009 at 8:19 AM Congrats's to my man Anthony Zuiker! Anthony is the creator of the hit TV show CSI. He is a serious gamechanger! I was with him this Saturday on a panel at comic-con, where he introduced his new "digi-novel" to the world.
The book launches on September 8th. I did 20 illustrations inside the novel and the cover design (art after the jump). When I met Anthony, I was so impressed by the concept of this 360 degree experience, -- I had to get involved. His passion is contagious. We riffed on the idea of the book itself having the charm of a graphic novel, but the intensity of a real read. Also, since I'm such a geek for Alice in Wonderland, I figured-- let me be his Peter Newell. I went for a slightly naive style. The illustrations were inspired by the text. He would send me excerpts, and I would riff off of those.
Level 26: Dark Origins, to be published by Dutton, is the first in a series in which each book will be supplemented with 20 videos, or "cyber-bridges," featuring actors playing characters from the novel.
The series, features a rogue investigator who hunts serial killers. The title refers to 25 levels used by law enforcement to classify serial killers. Zuiker vows to introduce readers — and viewers — to level 26.
After every 20 pages or so, readers will be able to go online to watch a three-minute video. The videos are designed, Zuiker says, "to embellish the novel and drive readers to the next book." It reminds me of a "choose your own adventure" novel, from when I was a kid. But more adult. And for a younger generation who grew up on Potter or Twillight..this is the pulp version of that experience. It is CSI on cocaine. And the killer is a demented sick twisted fuck. And yes-- the art I did for the book will be avaialble on T-shirtsthis holiday. I will post them for sure.
You should definently visit his site, and check his blog. Once the book is available on September 8th, you can log in and see the cyber bridges he directed.
Peter Newell's illustrations of Alice...
Reader Comments (5)
hey marc is that new commerical with vanessa hudgens out yet? the one that you shot back in may? :) i want to see myself . lol
That is just creepy! Jeebus.
I like slightly being naive style.
Wow, i'll say it's very creative!
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Given the fact that Level 26 is written by the creator of CSI, no doubt that this is an exciting book. It is a great idea, the concept digi-book, very original and makes people curious about it. I'm expecting a great story line and also of course great graphics!
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