ALI MASOUD

@ainalavi / @unknownman

Teletab

Code 2019
Creator

About Teletab

Teletab is a book-based project exploring anthropology through literature - a place to visit books that have been more than one book. It represents a unique approach to understanding human narratives through the lens of literary works.

Concept & Vision

Teletab was created as a space where:

  • Books become anthropological artifacts - examining how literature reflects human experience
  • Multiple narratives converge - exploring books that contain more than one story or perspective
  • Human stories take center stage - focusing on the narrative essence of the human condition

Core Focus

  • Literary Anthropology: Using books as windows into human culture and society
  • Narrative Exploration: Examining how stories shape our understanding of ourselves and others
  • Cross-cultural Perspectives: Discovering universal themes through diverse literary works
  • Human Connection: Finding common ground in shared stories and experiences

Approach

The project examines:

  • Books that transcend genres - works that defy simple categorization
  • Multi-layered narratives - stories that operate on multiple levels simultaneously
  • Cultural documentation - how literature preserves and transmits cultural values
  • Human experience - the universal elements that connect all readers

Significance

Teletab represents:

  • A unique intersection of anthropology and literary studies
  • A celebration of narrative complexity in human storytelling
  • An invitation to deeper reading - looking beyond surface stories to underlying meanings
  • A bridge between cultures - finding common humanity through diverse literary traditions

This project embodies the belief that books are more than entertainment - they are living documents of human experience, waiting to be explored and understood through the lens of anthropological inquiry.

Links & Resources

Technologies Used

Books Anthropology Human Narrative Literary Analysis