In the Belly of the Bestiary

In the Belly of the Bestiary

Bestiario

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2018

Illustrated edition of Juan José Arreola’s Bestiario, designed with a continuous narrative where each drawing builds on the previous, creating a visual thread across independent stories.

This editorial project involved the creation of a cohesive illustrated edition of Bestiario, using a minimalist yet expressive style. All illustrations were done in ink, composed solely of thin, clean lines, intentionally avoiding shadows or color to maintain graphic consistency. A conceptual narrative was created where a boa constrictor —introduced in the first illustration— appears progressively devouring the other animals, culminating with the birds of prey. This visual storyline provides continuity and rhythm to a literary work made of discrete animal fables, offering readers a new and engaging layer of interpretation.

Client - Year 2018 Services Editorial Design, Illustration Typefaces Bely Credits Oscar Carrillo (Creative Director) Tools Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Adobe Indesign

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