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A book that explores the rich and mystical world of Italian folk traditions, reconnecting with the spiritual and cultural practices that once held communities together. The Italian visual mood emerges through the use of the national colors and the reinterpretation of some Italian ornaments collected by Owen Jones in The Grammar of Ornament.
A book by Quarto - Wellfleet Press
Author: Gina M. Miele, PhD
Writing With the Seasons is a journal that invites you to explore the seasons through words and imagination, encouraging a year-long creative growth.
Colors and nature-inspired illustrations guide the reader through each season.
A book by Smith Street Books
Author: Gabrielle Ariella Kaplan-Mayer
Publisher: Hannah Koelmeyer
This book tells the story of Ulysses’ life, from his youth in Itaca, through the Battle of Troy, to his journey home.
The main visual element is the custom lettering of the book title, following the design of the Oscar Icon Junior editorial series.
Book written by Valerio Massimo Manfredi and published by Mondadori
Wicked Roots uncovers the sacred relationship between humans and the natural world, exploring plant magic, folklore, and myth from around the globe. Dark botanical imagery serves as the main visual element and intertwines with gothic typography, creating a mysterious and haunting aesthetic.
A book by Quarto - Castle Books
Author: Lauren Moss
A Year of Ikigai is a collection of short and simple daily readings for finding everyday purpose through Japanese philosophy. Geometric patterns, inspired by traditional Japanese decorative elements, characterize each chapter.
Book published by Quarto US
Le parole affilate (The sharp words) is a journey through the centuries to discover the powerful words of Italian poetry. They have come down to us from the past, guiding us into the darkest depths of ourselves and sometimes wounding us along the way.
Book written by Giulio Zambon and published by Piemme (Mondadori)
Our Hears Entangled is a romantic collection of gothic love poems and quotes. Words and dark graphic elements intertwine, enhancing the mood of mystery and romance.
Book published by Quarto US
In 2019, Codice Edizioni decided to renew the graphic design of its books across both its scientific and fiction titles. The aim of the redesign was to achieve consistency and recognizability through a simple and flexible layout. One of the key requirements was to make the cover images as clear and prominent as possibile.
The cover layout is based on a grid that echoes the square shape of Codice’s logo, a distinctive element that was left unchanged. There are several possible placements on the grid for the logo and text, while maintaining a consistent diagonal alignment. Images stand out thanks to the absence of frames and decorative elements that could distract from them.
All books share the same layout and compositional principles, but differ in the iconographic choices for the covers: photographs, historical images and minimalist graphics are used for the science titles, while illustrations by Davide Bonazzi appear on the fiction covers. The two categories also adopt different typographic approaches: a sans-serif for the scientific titles and a high-contrast serif typeface for fiction.
Particular attention is paid to color, with hues kept as vivid as possible in both in images and text.
Each cover visual extend onto the book spine, creating a colorful and varied overall effect. Spines feature a new identity element: the letter "c", derived from the Codice logo and positioned at the bottom. The result is a cohesive and recognizable design that is, at the same time, dynamic and diverse.
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