The Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu.
The tale is about the protagonist Genji, yet it is also about the women he meets. This is represented with the woman who's face is hidden behind the wisteria—this could be any, or all of the women present in the story. Painted in watercolours to give reference to the inky effects of sumi-e (traditional Japanese ink painting).
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.
Under art direction by a peer, representing the sense of self and individuality with a Victorian era theme using a mixture of patterns, photos, and symbols.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsvky.
Representing various themes present in the story as icons integrated within an illustration of a modified ruble of the story's era.
Representing various themes present in the story as icons integrated within an illustration of a modified ruble of the story's era.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Using typography to express the duality of the titular character(s) rather than an illustrated format.
Using typography to express the duality of the titular character(s) rather than an illustrated format.