A Universal Tale of Tolerance
Bridging Worlds
Through Fantasy
Exploitation and conflict between social, cultural, or religious groups are recurring themes. My work approaches these issues through a literary and abstract lens.
Project type
Bachelor Thesis
semester
SS 2023
Supervisors
Prof. Dr. Marcello Barison,
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Camuffo
Category
Illustrated Fantasy Novel
Writing Process
After studying authors such as Todorov, Vargas Llosa, Jünger, Orwell, Filelfo, and Zannoni, I wrote my own contemporary fantasy novel. Drawing on fables and fairy tales, it depicts two fictional tribes, one underground, one in the sky, symbolizing real-world cultural groups. This contrast gives the story universal relevance, conveying a message of mutual tolerance and acceptance.
Topic
Exploitation and conflicts between different societal groups.
Paper
White, black and recycled paper (crushed egg and kiwi).
Genre
Fantasy, fairy tale and fable.
Style
Decorative with natural elements
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Design Choices
The book is printed on three differently coloured papers: daytime scenes on white, nighttime scenes on black, and post-battle scenes in the destroyed kingdom on sustainable recycled eggshell paper. This hardcover edition features an engraved front cover and decorative endpapers, giving it a refined, precious appearance.
Sofie Neudecker 