Masculinity: An Upside Down Definition
A book highlighting the current definition of masculinity as a catalyst for mental health issues in young boys of America. The book integrates texts, “The Boys Are Not All Right” by Michael Ian Black and “A New Model of Masculinity,” both originally published in the New York Times. “A New Model of Masculinity” is a series of letters in response to Micheal Ian Black’s article.
I chose Baskerville MT and Franklin Gothic based on their use in male targeted design and context. Furthermore, Franklin Gothic is largely associated to American newspapers and journalism, which fit with the politics of the articles. My goal for the book’s reading was to experience the articles as one collective set. Therefore, I juxtaposed the two passages’ pacing by creating divider spreads. Full Project Below
