《The Figure in the Carpet》 is a graphic novel that uses Henry James’s 「The Figure in the Carpet」 as a kind of footnote. Through this work, the author argues that the only value shared between the reader and the author in the medium of a book is the “will to decode meaning.” The book features illustrations resembling carpet patterns, accompanied by texts that interpret these patterns as footnotes. This design prompts readers to engage with the incomplete coloring sheets and stimulates their desire to complete the narrative. However, while the book encourages readers to attempt completion, its structure and devices simultaneously hinder this effort. This duality highlights the dynamic interplay between the author’s control and the reader’s participation, ultimately exploring the essence of the book as a medium.