Read the object
Consider format, paper, margins, and sequence alongside the content. A book's physical and graphic choices influence the speed and kind of attention it invites.
Compare a spread
Look at where text explains an image and where it leaves room for interpretation. Notice whether the two voices support or contradict one another.
Follow a question
Choose a recurring question such as viewpoint or visual evidence and carry it across several subjects. Connections become stronger when they arise from a precise observation.