The worst story ever written, in the clothes of an emperor
My Immortal is a work of parodic fan fiction that was posted to fanfiction.net during the years of 2006 & 2007. One of the most unintentionally hilarious pieces of writing the internet has ever produced, it has never been determined whether or not it is a work of satire, and the author's identity is considered impossible to verify.
I challenged myself to take this text, formatted within the strictures and unique culture of early internet forums, littered with inconsistencies, asides, and 'leet speak,' and balance the preservation of those quirks against the needs of a traditional, readable book. It required a nuanced design approach, close attention to detail, and an intimate familiarity with the writing.
I designed the text and its interspersed author's notes in two colors, at novella size. To set off the chasm between the story's ambitions and its execution, I dressed the type in a style evoking a gothic Victorian classic, using the sharp-edged Warnock Pro.
The result was a visually engaging book that maintained the original story's charm while enhancing readability. It is available for sale on Etsy, to the pleasure of longterm fans looking to add a hard copy to their shelves.
