PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A fast-paced comic mystery about a novel discovered in the rejected manuscripts section of a small library in Brittany, a masterpiece inconceivably written by a now-deceased pizza chef. The pizza box-inspired artwork on the cardboard slipcase sets the humorous tone (the publishers really liked the idea and embraced it to the point of providing a phone line exclusively to the book). On the cover, the metalanguage aspect of a novel about a novel is represented by the title page of the fictional book – properly identified with oregano and tomato sauce – with sections removed, revealing the title and author of the real book, printed on the back of the flap. The photographic scalpel marks matched with the physical die cuts create a unique effect and immerse the reader in the unsolved puzzle.

BOOK INFORMATION

Trim Size: 5,5 x 8,3

Number of Pages: 256

Binding Method: Paperback with cardboard slipcase

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Typefaces: Ogg, Magda

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Book Designer: Angelo Bottino

Jacket/Cover Designer: Angelo Bottino & Fernanda Mello

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