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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
David Elkins brings yet another enthralling collection of illustrations with his book, Marakin. Like his previous installment, Denewen, this collection combines social science with the machinations of the material world. In this book, you will find illustrations of hats and punch cards placed next to them, a person walking with railings on their shoulders, letters of the alphabet arranged as if they appear to be in 3D, a triangular arrangement of pronouns, a group of words in 2D sentences, humans in various still formations, and more. Every illustration is complemented by a description below. Can people stand in array formations? How would a man look wearing a helmet with a stack of horizontal plates of different lengths? To find out, grab a copy of this book.
Marakin is a collection that really makes you think. David Elkins has once again delivered a collection of mesmerizing illustrations that leave you wondering how many ways our senses absorb our surroundings and can affect the physical world. I have said in my review of one of Elkin's other books, and I will say it again, that this is a book for both science and art lovers. Some of these illustrations truly push the boundaries of imagination. I appreciate the fact that there are descriptions about the ideas that inspired these drawings. It makes it easier for readers to fully grasp the concepts. The images, particularly, do a wonderful job of depicting various 3D formations on 2D pages. If you like concept art, do not miss out on this book.
