This project contains a selection of the illustrations commissioned by Michael McNeeley for the old Italian fairy tale kept within his family for generations. Illustrations' styling was inspired by the works of Arthur Rackham, but the overall mood of the story suggested slightly brighter and more colourful imagery. Since this is a very personal project, the task was to maintain visual resemblance of some family members and insert a few heirlooms and memorabilia in the scenes. The project aimed at translating playful and humorous ways of a small Italian town and magical adventures happening there.
Michael McNeeley has the exclusive right to the characters, illustrations and text featured in this project. You may not reproduce or communicate any of the content on this page, including files downloadable from this page, without the explicit written permission of the copyright owner.
Roman bridge spread, character design featuring a whimsical semi-troll family and Buatino- a little boy who is a protagonist, references
Spot illustrations and full-bleed page
