Cariri em crônicas: desenvolvendo um livro ilustrado fantástico autoral.

Abstract

This work presents the development of an original illustrated book, conceived to explore the integration between text and image as a means of enriching literary narrative and expanding representativity within the editorial field. The research sought to understand how editorial design can go beyond aesthetics, becoming a tool for social and cultural inclusion. The creative process involved the construction of a fictional universe, the characterization of diverse characters, and the elaboration of visual resources that interact directly with the narrative proposal. Graphic elements such as endpapers, internal illustrations, cover, and layout were developed, resulting in an editorial prototype that merges literature and image into a sensitive and contemporary reading experience. The results highlight that the presence of representative characters and visual elements contributes to strengthening readers’ identification with the work, valuing different identities and experiences. The project demonstrates that editorial design, combined with illustration, can act as an instrument of cultural transformation, offering an inclusive, modern, and engaging visual narrative capable of reflecting society’s diversity.