Books is a self-directed series of 3D illustrations inspired by ideas that stayed with us long after reading.

Rather than illustrating the books literally, each piece transforms a central theme into a playful visual metaphor—using expressive characters, unexpected materials, and a little absurdity.

Each entry is accompanied by a brief note about the book, a “Pairs well with” selection of complementary titles, and a list of related books for further reading. Some reinforce ideas we find persuasive; others challenge them—or present arguments we disagree with but believe are necessary to understand the subject more fully. Together, these connections turn the series into a visual reading map across different authors, subjects, and points of view.

Volume 1 became a space to explore character design, modelling, lighting, texture, and composition while finding simple visual ways to engage with complex ideas.

Books: Vol. 1

3D editorial illustration inspired by Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell, showing a character holding the book.
Reading notes for Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell.
Complementary and related reading for Discrimination and Disparities by Thomas Sowell.
3D editorial illustration inspired by Lying by Sam Harris.
Reading notes for Lying by Sam Harris.
Complementary and related reading for Lying by Sam Harris.
3D editorial illustration inspired by How to Be a Conservative by Roger Scruton.
Reading notes for How to Be a Conservative by Roger Scruton.
Complementary and related reading for How to Be a Conservative by Roger Scruton.
3D editorial illustration inspired by Scale by Geoffrey West.
Reading notes for Scale by Geoffrey West.
Complementary and related reading for Scale by Geoffrey West.
3D editorial illustration inspired by The Fatal Conceit by F. A. Hayek.
Reading notes for The Fatal Conceit by F. A. Hayek.
Complementary and related reading for The Fatal Conceit by F. A. Hayek.
3D editorial illustration inspired by The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker.
Reading notes for The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker.
Complementary and related reading for The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker.
3D editorial illustration inspired by What's Left? by Nick Cohen.
Reading notes for What's Left? by Nick Cohen.
Complementary and related reading for What's Left? by Nick Cohen.
3D editorial illustration inspired by Shame by Shelby Steele.
Reading notes for Shame by Shelby Steele.
Complementary and related reading for Shame by Shelby Steele.
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Books: Vol. 2