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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

A full-colour, printed and hand-bound book with redesigned front and back and covers, chapter title pages, and digital illustrations.

Duration

6 weeks (Nov 2023)

Tools

Adobe InDesign, Illustrator

Team

Individual

Tags

Book Design, Typesetting, Print Design
Alice falling through rabbit hole while mimicking a teacup illustration

Overview

This was a book redesign project to reimagine Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland which I completed in 2023 for a publishing class with the application of typesetting, graphic design, and book binding skills. I utilized Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to create a 5.125 x 7.75” saddle-stitch bounded, soft cover paperback book in six weeks time.

Design Process

Illustrations

I created silhouette illustrations for chapter openers and as a decorative element through out the book interior.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland silhouette illustrations

Typography

FHA Condensed French NC is a sophisticated typeface that introduces a nostalgic, storybook charm, reflecting the Victorian setting of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Its use is particularly effective on the front and back matter, offering a striking and memorable visual impact. Paired with Garamond for the body text, a sophisticated serif typeface known for its excellent legibility and timeless design, this combination is ideal for enhancing the classic tone of this novel.
Typography style guide for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland project

Print Production

My decision to use a saddle stitch binding for this soft-cover book was driven by the desire for simplicity and elegance. I carefully chose Lynx 100 lb Cover paper for the exterior, prioritizing durability to protect the interior pages in the absence of a hardcover. For the internal pages, I selected Lynx 70 lb Text paper, knowing its weight would support double-sided printing while maintaining sharp readability with no bleed-through, enhancing the overall reading experience.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland extended
Wonderland rabbit falling with quote illustration
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