Illustration / Writing / Book designEDT / Rue du monde / PIP, 2018
Il gigante arriva a Parigi (Un géant débarque à Paris)"Il Gigante arriva a Parigi" is a children's book published by EDT in 2018, presenting an imaginative twist on the Eiffel Tower's story through the adventures of a colorful giant. The book draws inspiration from the influences of artists like Saul Bass, Bruno Munari, Paul Rand, and Enzo Mari. The story is illustrated entirely using only the three basic shapes featured on the cover. Readers can explore the entire narrative using just these shapes, sparking their imagination to follow the story, recreate it, or invent new tales. Il Gigante is translated into French for RUE DU MONDE, and into Chinese for PIP.In 2018, the book toured bookstores in Italy and France, engaging children in workshops that encouraged creative thinking and storytelling. Through its minimalist approach and creative use of shapes, this book aims to inspire young minds to explore their imagination and storytelling abilities.