The Other Side (2005)
Istvan Banyai
In this graphic story, Banyai takes the reader through different perspectives, distinct spins on different stories. The jacket of the book , when turned inside out, is a reflection of the front view of the cover. The inside of the flap features an image of a boat falling off of a map is reversed, and the paragraph teases readers to discover the twists in perspective offered by the artist. Some examples of these shifts are a view of an audience member to a view from backstage, and the view from above a pool that switches to a surprising view up from beneath the water.
With a simple palette of black and white illustrations with accents of yellow and red hues, Banyai surprises with his imagery. In order to fully experience the journey, it’s important to spend time examining the precise details on each page and assimilate the images before moving on.
Words are used sparsely in this text, mainly to show the labels on signs and a few sound effects. Some have cautionary phrases, such as the billboard that reads “The grass is always greener on the other side.”
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