As both a visual artist and a writer, I always thoroughly enjoy reading an illustrated novel (and I don't mean graphic novels, although those are great too), and yet wonder what other readers think of them. Do you find illustrations in novels enjoyable and enriching, or redundant? If you have read works such as The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Selznick what do you think of his particular take?
I ask because I am working on a series of novels currently, and wish very much to illustrate them extensively, to the point that the illustrations are essential in the telling of the story (very much in the footsteps of Selznick). A coupling of literature and visual art that links not only to film, but also graphic novels, and older illustrated novels, especially fairy tale books. So let me know what you think, I'd very much like to hear!! Thanks
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