DRACULA
A Classic Reimagined
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PROJECT
OVERVIEW
What this project covers
A redesign of the classic horror novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.
Focus on creating a fully illustrated cover while also designing the interior layout to enhance readability.
Merging gothic aesthetics, rich typography, and immersive visuals.
Why this book
Dracula is a gothic horror classic that inspired my passion for dark, atmospheric storytelling. This redesign combines eerie illustrations, expressive typography, and a refined layout to capture its haunting essence while giving it a fresh visual identity.
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Dracula is a gothic horror classic that inspired my passion for dark, atmospheric storytelling. This redesign combines eerie illustrations, expressive typography, and a refined layout to capture its haunting essence while giving it a fresh visual identity.
INITIAL RESEARCH & MOODBOARD
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Classic Dracula covers
past designs, vintage editions, and modern interpretations
Usage of vintage gothic fonts, eerie dark background, more of intrications and patterns with red and black color mostly used.
Gothic Aesthetics
Typography Inspos
Intricate serif fonts
Ornate & Chunky
Inspired by victorian/ medieval calligraphy.
Intricate serif fonts
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Color palette inspos
Rich, Muted Color Palettes – Deep reds, blacks, grays, and sepia tones to convey mystery and decay.
Shadow & Light contrast
Strong chiaroscuro effects (light vs. dark) to enhance suspense and mood.
Symbolic imagery
Gargoyles, bats, crosses, and eerie landscapes reinforcing gothic themes.
Borders & frame inspos
Inspired by Victorian book design, often featuring delicate yet eerie patterns.
Inspired by Victorian book design, often featuring delicate yet eerie patterns.
Inspired by Victorian book design, often featuring delicate yet eerie patterns.
Inspired by Victorian book design, often featuring delicate yet eerie patterns.
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TYPOGRAPHY CHOICES
Cover page
Main title/ primary font
clean, readable typeface that still maintains the book’s classic aesthetic.
Regular
GEORGE
readable, and subtly classic
Typeface used in the first edition of Dracula, serif structure gives it a literary, traditional feel
Sub title/ secondary font
sharp, authoritative look balances the clean elegance of George with a subtle nod to vintage typography.
copperplate gothic
Regular
small serifs, wide letterforms, and engraved aesthetic
maintains readability & sophisitcated aesthetics
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COLOR PALETTE &VISUAL DIRECTION
mystery, death, eerie suspense
BLACK
blood, danger, passion, vampiric theme
RED
BLUE
melancholy, supernatural
SKETCHES & ITERATIONS
FINAL COVER PAGE .
bat wings with texture
mystery, vampire theme
background adding depth
superior, power, deadly
BOOK LAYOUT
sneak peak inside the book
MOCKUP
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