Condensed serifs have a strong sense of formality, even austerity. Though less common, they can convey unease or danger well, both of which can be found in the world of Dungeons & Dragons.
This fictional book is about Chult, a lost and forgotten jungle. Background textures, as well as a green hue and torn edges, give the book the look of an old, weather-beaten journal or explorer's log.
This project required strong typographic hierarchy. Color highlights and scale contrast allow the eye to easily skim the pages. The drop caps hearken back to medieval era and illuminated manuscripts.
With so much body copy, It was equally crucial to find interesting ways to break up the text. Torn edges, stain textures, text wraps, and overlapped photos all work to create visual interest.
While a sans-serif was used in sidebars for style contrast, serif typefaces are used heavily throughout, as well as full justification, cements the book's encyclopedic and informative presentation.
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