Il Cartavolante is an illustrated literary publication dedicated to classic novels.
Each issue is dedicated to one beloved novel and it's a door and a map to its story and writer.
It's a large sheet (50x70 cm), which, as it unfolds gradually, transports the reader through the emotions and charm of a great classic of literature. The pages of Cartavolante are a perfect balance of text, lettering, and illustration in a blend of classic and modern.
Each issue is dedicated to one beloved novel and it's a door and a map to its story and writer.
It's a large sheet (50x70 cm), which, as it unfolds gradually, transports the reader through the emotions and charm of a great classic of literature. The pages of Cartavolante are a perfect balance of text, lettering, and illustration in a blend of classic and modern.
It's a project born from our passion for literature and dedicated to the book lovers who share it with us. It mixes illustrations, hand lettering and text on a large page that once unfolded becomes a wonderful poster.
Il Cartvolante is is also our way to try to make the classics more accessible to whoever feels intimidated by them, as we try to underline the most fascinating and curious aspects of a book.
Il Cartvolante is is also our way to try to make the classics more accessible to whoever feels intimidated by them, as we try to underline the most fascinating and curious aspects of a book.
Here are some sketches from our creative process.
The final printed publication:
