editorial
Codice Edizioni
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In 2019 Codice Edizioni decided to renew the graphic system of its editorial production, made of scientific and fiction titles. The redesign aim was to obtain uniformity and recognizability through a simple and flexible layout. One of the brief specifications was to make cover images as clear as possibile.
Cover layout is based on a grid that recalls the square shape of Codice’s logo, a strongly identifying element (not redesigned). There are several possible positions on the grid for logo and texts, but a diagonal alignment is constant. Images are evident thanks to the absence of frames or decorative elements that could hide them.
All books have in common layout and composition rules, but differ in the iconographic choices on covers: photographs, historical images and minimal graphics are used for the science titles, while illustrations, by Davide Bonazzi, appear on fiction covers. From a typographical point of view, opposite choices have been made for the two categories: a sans serif font for the scientific titles, a serif font with high contrast for fiction.
Particular attention is given to colours, as hues are vivid as possible, both in images and texts.
Selection of book covers designed from 2019 to 2024
Cover visuals continue on the book spine, in order to have a colorful and variable effect. Spines are characterized by a new identity element: the "c", extrapolated from Codice logo and positioned at the bottom. The result of the redesign is cohesive and recognizable, but at the same time dynamic and mixed.
Brand collaterals
Annual catalogues
Books promotion
Promotional visual
Website
Guida alla cucina 2024
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The 2024 edition of the cooking masterpiece “Guida alla cucina”, written in 1902 by Auguste Escoffier, has been designed to be a must-have precious book.
With a preface by Italian Chef Niko Romito.
Publisher: Giunti Editore
Giunti Varia
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Book covers and editorial design for Varia book series, published by Giunti Editore since 2017.
Ai ai gasa
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In Japanese, ai ai gasa means ‘to share an umbrella’ and it is used as a love symbol.
Book written by Tomás Navarro.
Publisher: Giunti Editore
SRM: 20 anni, 20 parole
/ editorial design / illustrations /
SRM is a research center born in 2003 and focused on the analysis of production and tourism chains as well as on the port-logistics and energy sectors in Southern Italy. For the twenty years anniversary, a celebratory book has been designed, introducing twenty identifying words illustrated and accompanied by perspectives on the Center from institutional, academic, associative and entrepreneurial representatives, who have approached SRM during these years.
SRM is related to Intesa Sanpaolo Banking Group and also supported by the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation.
Le stagioni del tartufo
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Le stagioni del tartufo is a book about the world of truffle. It features the fascinating story of Urbani Tartufi together with seasonal recipes by Italian and international renowned chefs interpreting truffle in their own way. Colours and shapes help readers identifying seasons and truffle species.
Book published by Slow Food Editore
MUSE Bilancio di missione 2021
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The publication is the annual report about the cultural and social impact of MUSE, the Science Museum located in Trento, Italy.
Natural elements from the museum archives are used together with geometric shapes to juxtapose text pages.
A project by MUSE and Codice Edizioni
Coquus
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Coquus is an anthology about Italian historical cuisine, with recipes from the last five centuries. It is an unpublished collection of recipes still effective today.
Publisher: Giunti Editore
Namasté
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Namasté book cover and editorial design.
Written by Héctor Garcìa and Francesc Miralles.
Publisher: Giunti Editore
