Dr. Hart's Family Receipt And Cookbook
Aesthetics/ Styling and Design/ Representation and Visual Culture Dr. Hart’s Family Receipt and Cookbook, published in 1875, is a collection of recipes and home remedies. The enticing aesthetics of Dr. Hart’s Family Receipt and Cookbook add to the appeal and marketing of the pamphlet. This paper will discuss how the pictures in the pamphlet, the style of the words, the binding, and the overall look contribute to the aesthetic qualities and design of the pamphlet and how it furthers its marketing appeal. The cover of the pamphlet is the most important in regards to the aesthetics because it is the viewer’s first impression. The main picture on the cover is a sketched image of a tall brick building, appearing to be three stories tall
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The title is “Dr. Hart’s Family Receipt and Cookbook” and is written all across the top half of the page. The word “cookbook” is the largest word on the cover because it is what the pamphlet mostly entails. Along the sides are two specific remedies, which are located on the cover as sneak peak of what the inside will contain. This grabs the attention of the reader as it is written slightly larger and frames the main picture. The price of the booklet, the publisher, and the location of the store are all on the bottom of the page in a smaller font. This shows that this information is important to be noted, but does not need to be an eye catcher and very large. On a single cover, it is important to recognize the different word styles and how they play into the bigger picture of the aesthetics and attractiveness. The inside of the pamphlet, although not as diverse as the cover, still has notable aesthetic qualities to it. First, the labels for each corresponding recipe are bold, while the following information is in a small typeface resembling a typewriter. Also represented in the booklet are remedies for common diseases, mixed in with the recipes. These remedies are presented bigger and bolder than the recipes, most likely to emphasize its importance and role in healthy
The title is “Dr. Hart’s Family Receipt and Cookbook” and is written all across the top half of the page. The word “cookbook” is the largest word on the cover because it is what the pamphlet mostly entails. Along the sides are two specific remedies, which are located on the cover as sneak peak of what the inside will contain. This grabs the attention of the reader as it is written slightly larger and frames the main picture. The price of the booklet, the publisher, and the location of the store are all on the bottom of the page in a smaller font. This shows that this information is important to be noted, but does not need to be an eye catcher and very large. On a single cover, it is important to recognize the different word styles and how they play into the bigger picture of the aesthetics and attractiveness. The inside of the pamphlet, although not as diverse as the cover, still has notable aesthetic qualities to it. First, the labels for each corresponding recipe are bold, while the following information is in a small typeface resembling a typewriter. Also represented in the booklet are remedies for common diseases, mixed in with the recipes. These remedies are presented bigger and bolder than the recipes, most likely to emphasize its importance and role in healthy