Zanaves

Book Design

Netherlands

2024 Jun

A book design reflecting Barthes’ analysis of cultural symbols

Playing with perception, this book design for Roland Barthes' Mythologies flips expectations—literally. With "logies" on the front cover and "mytho" on the back, it turns the title into a two-part journey. Pick it up one way, and you're greeted with logic; flip it over, and you're met with myth. It's a subtle wink to Barthes' exploration of how everyday things carry hidden meanings. The clean typography and split layout invite you to engage from both sides, making the book not just something to read, but an object that embodies the dance between myth and reality.