"How things were in the 1990s"
A book about childhood memories back in the 1990s in Hanoi.
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Publisher: Kim Dong
Writer: Trang Neko
Illustrator: X.Lan
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Part 1 of the book is the reminiscence of the author's childhood spent in an old condominium.
Part 2 is a "pictionary" introducing all games, snacks and toys back in those days.
The cover should deliver the vintage vibe of the households in the 90s in Vietnam, as well as the all-fun-and-game childhood that the kids shared.
First sketch of the the cover, using image of a little pioneer girl giving the salute. All primary school pupils would be admitted in Young Pioneer Organization when they reach grade 4 or 5, and wear a red scarf as a part of their uniform.
Some first options. The image on the TV screen is from a very popular program for children in the 90s.
However, there should be much more signs of the old time in the cover, so I came up with a whole new composition:
I attempted to integrate as many vintage hints in the interior as posible.
Some color thumbnails
Final cover
Author and illustrator's portraits for the flaps
The full cover, including two flaps
Some photos of the prints:
With a Matroska bookmark
Thank you for your support!
