Hurtado’s technique emphasizes the materiality of the books themselves. The covers and pages are not erased or replaced but become part of the work, framing the altered imagery and adding context and texture. This approach gives his pieces a layered quality, where past and present, original and altered, collide in visually striking ways. The original content of the books informs the new narratives, lending a sense of continuity while inviting reinterpretation.