“What Writer’s Rely On” by Marilyn McEntyre

The broadside I have chosen for this blog is titled “What Writers Rely On” by Marilyn McEntyre. This piece is a good example of a total immersion broadside for several reasons. First, it fits the definition of broadside because it is printed on a single, large sheet of paper. Second, it fits Kyle Schlesinger’s description of total immersion as the text creates an image by the way it is arranged. Although it is not completely clear what the image is, the text still comes together to create an interesting pattern that immerses the viewer.

This broadside utilizes several different fonts and font sizes to achieve this immersion. The main text, “What Writer’s Rely On” is written in large, easily readable font directly in the middle of the page and is what the viewer sees initially. This causes the viewer to question what exactly it is that writer’s rely on, and the answer is spread throughout the rest of the broadside. The many different words and descriptions of what writer’s rely on surround this main text. They wrap around it and flow with it, creating a beautiful image. Through the use of many different fonts and sizes as well as a good use of spacing and kerning, McEntyre successfully creates a total immersion for her viewer.