Highlighting key events from research
attempting to write a story
After deciding to create a concertina book, I was inspired by a Responsive lecture on narrative, and how narrative is used in advertising - which got me thinking about the idea of using it my final outcome. Although I did not have enough time to completely fabricate an original narrative, I returned to my research to read about Calvino's life and upbringing. I found that his life has been very well documented, with various events that have shaped the man he was. I also decided to put a small original spin on it, and created the concept of a seed that grows throughout Italo's life, symbolising his passions and ambitions, and his growth into a world famous writer.
I struggled quite alot with the narrative because I wasn't sure what tone of voice I wanted to create, which would then effect how the imagery would be interpreted. Although I was very determined to write an entertaining story, I prioritized image making over the actual words, and so isn't the best thing i've ever written. If I were ever to embark on a project like this again, I would perhaps think about collaborating with a writer, as opposed to doing it myself.
An extract from my book:
"As a tradition, whenever a Calvino was born, a flora seed would be planted in their name as a gesture of goof luck and well being. If you were to hold the seed, you would be confused as to how something so tiny and insignificant could grow to be so beautiful and full of life, a quality to plants that Mario found to be inspiring"
*cringe* although I feel that the emotional/heart warming aspect will work well with my images.
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