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Books that have interesting, unique and/or unusual graphic design elements; books where graphic design plays a more significant role than usual for the reader's experience.
Examples of what I mean:
- Elements such as page numbers, page margins, layout or the text itself contains extra visual things that may tie into the themes/story of the book
- Extra elements in the cover such as special dust jackets or extra folds, layers, anything unusual, intentionally designed
- Pages with visuals that serve a purpose other than traditional illustration (such as handwritten letters or screenshots of websites etc)

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1	House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 213,305 ratings score: 195, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Book About Moomin, Mymble and Little My by Tove Jansson 4.37 avg rating — 2,584 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Chain Letter by Ann M. Martin 3.81 avg rating — 226 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	1Q84 by Haruki Murakami 3.95 avg rating — 349,562 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Underexposed!: The 50 Greatest Movies Never Made by Joshua Hull (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 198 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	S. by J.J. Abrams 3.85 avg rating — 30,020 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The 13½ Lives of Captain Bluebear (Zamonia, #1) by Walter Moers 4.33 avg rating — 28,829 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Lover's Path: An Illustrated Novel by Kris Waldherr (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 117 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Tattle Tales: Tattoo Stories and Portraits by Brandy Isadora (Goodreads Author) 4.79 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Explorabook: A Kids' Science Museum in a Book by John Cassidy 4.50 avg rating — 141 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Gemina (The Illuminae Files, #2) by Amie Kaufman (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 83,036 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Tattooed Map by Barbara Hodgson 3.74 avg rating — 1,254 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami 3.54 avg rating — 72,369 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Earthsearch by John Cassidy (Editor) 4.59 avg rating — 119 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Illuminae (The Illuminae Files, #1) by Amie Kaufman (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 164,596 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Leave Me Alone with the Recipes: The Life, Art, and Cookbook of Cipe Pineles by Cipé Pineles 3.83 avg rating — 160 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Republic of Dreams: A Reverie by G. Garfield Crimmins 3.36 avg rating — 85 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Night Film by Marisha Pessl (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 97,553 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Stuck on VHS: A Visual History of Video Store Stickers by Josh Schafer 4.47 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Obsidio (The Illuminae Files #3) by Amie Kaufman (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 59,199 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Forgetting Room: A Fiction by Nick Bantock 3.95 avg rating — 1,863 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Thornhill by Pam Smy 3.80 avg rating — 14,195 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Squeaky Chalk: And Other Fun Things to Draw (And Do) When There's Nothing to Do! by Joy Sikorski 4.38 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Jolly Pocket Postman by Janet Ahlberg (Illustrator) 4.57 avg rating — 697 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine, #1) by Ransom Riggs 3.92 avg rating — 1,381,167 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	How to Draw a Sailing Cat: And 99 Other Adventurous Things by Joy Sikorski 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Hangman's Daughter (The Hangman's Daughter, #1) by Oliver Pötzsch (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 79,593 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Jolly Christmas Postman by Janet Ahlberg (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 4,418 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Bats of the Republic: An Illuminated Novel by Zachary Thomas Dodson (Goodreads Author) 3.51 avg rating — 2,463 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters by Janet Ahlberg (Illustrator) 4.50 avg rating — 12,831 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 31,900 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	How to Draw a Clam: A Wonderful Vacation Planner by Joy Sikorski 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay (Goodreads Author) 3.09 avg rating — 15,303 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	How Does the Show Go On: An Introduction to the Theater (A Disney Theatrical Souvenir Book) by Thomas Schumacher 4.19 avg rating — 109 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	How to Draw a Cup of Coffee: And Other Fun Ideas for Home & Garden by Joy Sikorski 4.09 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Girls of Little Hope by Sam Beckbessinger (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 857 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Venetian's Wife: A Strangely Sensual Tale of a Renaissance Explorer, a Computer, and a Metamorphosis by Nick Bantock 3.90 avg rating — 2,046 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	How to Draw a Radish: And Other Fun Things to Do at Work by Joy Sikorski 4.34 avg rating — 64 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 55,548 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Griffin & Sabine Trilogy by Nick Bantock 4.38 avg rating — 3,008 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Night Film by Marisha Pessl (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 97,553 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 135,231 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The Egyptian Jukebox: A Conundrum by Nick Bantock 3.91 avg rating — 541 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Babysitters Club Chain Letter by Lynette Ferreira (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay (Goodreads Author) 3.09 avg rating — 15,303 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	The War Bride's Scrapbook by Caroline Preston (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 662 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt by Caroline Preston (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 42,590 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars