The blunders near the face and the unfinished parts of the wood carving showed that this wood carving had not ever been used in publication. At the time, it must have been incredibly frustrating for the wood carvers to see all their hard work go to waste (and we all know how much work this would take!), but what they didn't know was that this wood carving could give it more value in the far future for being different with its mistakes.
The mistakes made in different publications of the same book also can give readers in the future an idea of what books were published first and then corrected for later publications of the book. These mistakes can give an ancient treasure even more value with it's difference. It also become the book's signature sign of uniqueness and distinguish it among other publications of the same book among collectors. Mistakes don't always have to be negative, but it's kind of funny how that mistake can sometimes be that book's trademark.
I also think that it's cool that a mistake can help people in the future to determine which books were published first. Just like in the first edition Harry Potter book, one mistake in the print can change a book from an ordinary copy that anyone can find at a bookstore into a valuable piece of literature and proof of a new milestone in popular culture.
ReplyDeleteI think that's a really interesting point, a lot of "mistakes" can actually become vital parts of a book! I also messed up a little bit on my wood carving. Aside from accidentally slicing my finger in an inconvenient spot, I cut into my image a little bit. I found that it actually turned out to my advantage because it gave my image a "worn," or "tattered" look. Which was relevant, because my image was an anchor. The project was slightly more lethal than I had initially expected, actually, but that gave it all the feeling of adventure and excitement that a book scholar needs.
ReplyDeleteExactly! One small mistake can make a whole lot of difference and even add a little bit of unintended character. It's a little consoling to think that my mistakes aren't actually mistakes, but something that can make a book unique and valuable.
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