Memoir, Biography, & Poetry

Personal and introspective tales can take many forms…
I realize this isn’t a typical categorization of books. Although the presentation differs in details, I’ve found through my design projects that both memoirs and poetry are very personal books to create. Like art and coffee table books, these books require a close understanding of the author and often involve a deeper dive into the themes that lie beneath the surface.
Cover and interior spread of the book.
Exploring the power of quiet in this poetry compilation, Child of Dawn, Mother of Twilight.
Enchanted Cover and Interior
Over 20 years in the making, Enchanted chronicles the author's life and her dedication to live simply and close to the earth.
A WWII enlistedman's story Confict to Combat looks at the South Pacific with photos, maps, and more.
Cover and an interior spread of the book.
Poetry Chapbook Destiny Manifested combines digital design with letterpress printing.

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