Dimensions5.5 in x 8.5 in book
MaterialsEpson matte paper
Inkjet printer
Deliverables Three book covers
MaterialsEpson matte paper
Inkjet printer
Deliverables Three book covers
This project features three redesigned covers for the novelization of the 2008 documentary Man on Wire, featuring French stuntman Philippe Petit and his 1974 stunt in which he spent nearly an hour walking a tightrope suspended 1,350 feet in the air between the Twin Towers before being apprehended by the NYPD. Each design is intended for use within one of three popular genres – children’s literature, drama, and thriller. The “children’s book” cover displays a stylized image of a pigeon, the famous NYC bird, in order to imply an analogy of flight in Philippe’s daring act. The “drama” cover features a crowd of onlookers gazing up at Philippe, in awe of his performance. The “thriller” cover features a broken glass pattern intended to encapsulate the suspense of his perilous act. Each book cover includes a description about the book, quotes and a picture of Philippe Petit.