Fine della Città Post Moderna

Mimsis Edizioni
Book cover design

2016

Cover design for the book Fine della Città Post Moderna (The End of the Postmodern City) by Daniele Vazquez Pizzi. A sociological study about the changing nature of cities in 21st century Italy, the book explores the impact of new technology on post-war, car-dependant urban sprawl.

The author leaves open the question as to whether society is heading towards a brighter or more dystopian future. This is reflected in the ambiguous and surrealist subject matter of the cover: is it the city dweller who is alienated by the decaying urban landscape, or are we witnessing someone from the future - liberated by technology - gazing triumphantly over the vanquished relics of the automobile era.

Responsible for creative concept, art direction, photography, and digital post-production.

Special thanks to @oliverastrologo