Published by Lost In Cult, ‘Mansion’ is the first book in a new series exploring horror in video games. The 288-page hardback book features 43 original articles, covering titles as varied as Mystery House (1980), Resident Evil, Super Mario 64 and even The Sims.
I was commissioned to establish a graphic concept for the book, which was refined into a set of robust templates. I then laid out each article, shaping the book as a whole. I saw the project all the way through to completion, delivering artwork-ready files to the printer.
The headline typography is set in a mix of Lydian, a caligraphic face dating from the 1930s, and Mabry by Colophon, bringing a more contemporary edge. Mabry also includes a great set of Roman numerals which are utilised for the chapter headings, contributing to the sombre tone. The colour palette is suitably dark, accented with slime green.
The page edges are printed black, and the front cover is highlighted with glow-in-the-dark ink.
