Art Director Copywriter Art Publication ROLE: DESCRIPTION: Beautiful/Decay : Book 8“Strange Daze” NAME: SUMMARY: BEAUTIFULDECAY.COM LINK: LOGO: SKILLS: FRONT: BACK: INSIDE GATE-FOLDS: INSIDE GATE-FOLDS: Something is different lately. The Earth has shifted its axis and now everything seems to be moved to the right by a couple of inches. A dark wind blows. Something is off. The birds aren't flying south like nature normally commands them to, and You can tell the animals know something we don't. These are Strange Daze For Beautiful/Decay's "Strange Daze," I contributed to the book's narrative with an introduction that set the stage for its semi-apocalyptic theme. The book explored artists as hypersensitive visionaries, akin to canaries in a coal mine, reporting back on the impending future. I captured the ominous yet insightful perspective of the featured artwork, which highlighted the clash between humanity and nature. Through an emphasis on themes of corruption, both financial and governmental, intertwined with naturalistic elements, I established the tension between man and the environment, creating a thought-provoking journey through speculative phenomenon and celestial encounters. Graphic Design Creative Direction Art Direction Book Design EXTRA FEATURES: Width : 7.5 in Page Count : 162 Length : 10.25 in Binding : Perfect Bound • Rounded corners • French flaps and Gatefold • UV Spot Varnish • Hand-numbered 2000 print run ARTIST INTROS: Introduction by myself ME@GVERSTEGEN.COM / 323.638.7729 323.638.7729 ME@GVERSTEGEN.COM