Project Type: Book Cover
Book Title: Tehran, Bahman 2600
Author: Amirali Baniasadi
Cover Design & Artwork: Ali Givili

Publication Date: Nov 1, 2020
Dimensions: Digest (140 x 216 mm)
ISBN: 9781716457906
Category: Fiction

Design Narrative:
The cover presents a visual narrative of contrast within Tehran. The left side depicts peace and tranquility, symbolized by a child playing with a kite and a couple standing together, representing a society’s shared happiness. In stark contrast, the right side portrays a Tehran that has endured the darkness of an alternate history. The Azadi Tower, fragmented and overshadowed, along with the Milad Tower, represents a freedom that has been stifled. Barbed wire weaves through the design, emphasizing the loss of liberty.

Monochromatic Color Palette:
The color palette is entirely monochromatic, using shades of grey to convey the narrative’s dichotomy:

  • Light Grey: Symbolizes hope and freedom (left side).
  • Dark Grey: Represents the oppressive atmosphere (right side).
  • Black: Used for the strongest elements of contrast, such as the barbed wire, to signify restriction and control.

Design Concept:
The cover combines elements that capture the book’s themes:

  • Azadi Tower: Illustrated to signify Iran’s enduring legacy.
  • Milad Tower: Shown in fragments, it represents the impact of an altered history.
  • Birds in Flight: Symbolize hope and the collective dreams of a nation.
  • A Couple Standing: Depicts unity and shared experiences.
  • Child with Kite: Illustrates innocence and freedom.
  • Barbed Wire: Indicates themes of restriction and control.
  • Dry, Cracked Ground: Integrated into the design to represent the desolation and despair that pervades the darkest parts of Iran, symbolizing a system that is breaking down and destroying everything.

These elements were digitally blended to create a compelling visual narrative that resonates with the speculative journey the book undertakes.

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