Czech Techno
Overview
Created for Anvil Press, Czech Techno: Stories of Music showcases my approach to combining illustration and book design for a collection of short fiction.
My role included cover design and the creation of a unique illustration for each story. Working within a limited palette of black, red, and white, I developed a series of bold, graphic illustrations that use contrast, imagery, and composition to reflect the themes and energy of the collection.
The result is a cohesive body of artwork that supports the individual stories while creating a strong visual identity for the book as a whole.
Role
Book designer, cover design, typography, illustration, print production
Deliverables
Book cover design
Illustration
Final print-ready production files
Key design decisions
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The cover and interior illustrations were designed to work together as a unified body of artwork, creating a consistent visual experience throughout the book.
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A limited palette of black, red, and white was used to create strong contrast, helping the artwork remain bold, immediate, and recognizable.
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Each story received its own illustration, providing visual variety while maintaining a cohesive approach across the collection.
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While each illustration responds to the tone and subject matter of its story, a shared visual approach helps unify the collection as a whole.
Outcome
A visually distinctive publication that combines bold illustration and a limited colour palette to reinforce the tone and energy of the collection.