The Book Thief
A historical novel by Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, is a story surrounding book bans during the holocaust. Illustrating the Book Thief was my opportunity to try crosshatching. Set during World War II, I wanted the parallel lines of this art style to represent the parallels between oppression and searching for knowledge. The fonts, monochromatic palette, and illustration of the eye are a nod towards the pursuit of knowledge in the face of death.
Category: Publication | Role: Designer & Illustrator | Date: Spring 2020
