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This project was kindled by an influence and appreciation for Magical Realism, a literary genre that combines the mundane with fantastical occurrences. A character sketch is a description of how a certain persona behaves in the story, and its relevance to the plot.On this particular compilation of essays, the sketches are written with a first-person narrative, as if told by the character itself. Each illustration is representative of a key aspect of the story that inspired its corresponding character sketch. All the typographical arrangements are set to enhance the meaning of the sketch and its illustration. |
Tone & Feel /The typeface choices reflect the style used in Latin America around the 20th century. The color palette consists of pastel hues to keep a light and dreamy feeling across the book. There is a whimsical subtilness to the way in which every illustration is presented and to the typographical playfulness.The original stories are written on colored pages, while the character sketches are placed on a solid white background for differentiation. The title page for each story includes an illustration and an extract, both referencing what the character sketch for that particular story will be about. |
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