Refreshing look at the challenge. I really like the way you have done this. The lighting works well here. Your focus is really good, every letter is crisp and clear. The dof used here works well as well, you can actually see the texture in the pages as you go down through.
I'm sorry, this doesn't really make me think of a question. I could stretch and say it's an answer, but there's nothing particularly mysterious in the shot or composition. Great lighting, though.
+ Interesting verbal interpretation of challenge.
+ Good use of diagonal lines (highlight) around the text.
- Doesn't evoke an emotional response or leave me interested in viewing again.