"Tree of Codes"

"Tree of Codes" is an influential experimental book by Jonathan Safran Foer that redefines the traditional concept of a book. It involves physically carving out portions of a pre-existing text—specifically, a printed version of Bruno Schulz’s "The Street of Crocodiles"—to create a layered, three-dimensional structure. This process results in a visual and tactile experience where the remaining pages and cutouts reveal a new narrative form, blending literature and art. The technique highlights the relationship between language, form, and meaning, inviting readers to explore the text in an innovative, multisensory way.