The Martian
~ Mark Watney
Overview
This book draws inspiration from the captivating 2015 film The Martian, starring Matt Damon. It chronicles Mark Watney’s incredible survival story on the harsh Mars surface, highlighting themes of human ingenuity against an impossible obstacle. The book uses a creative blend of storytelling, typography, and material exploration to bring his challenges and triumphs to life. Each page is carefully designed to immerse readers in Mark’s journey, showcasing his resourcefulness and emotional endurance.
Goal
The book aims to retell the movie's story not only through type but also by the materials. The book is meticulously crafted to evoke the essence of Mark’s journey on the red planet.
Tools
I chose Brother 1816 for the title and expressive typographic elements, while Input Serif is used for the body text. Together, these typefaces create a bold, digtial aesthetic that reflects The Martian’s science-fiction setting and sense of adventure.
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#D14939
CMYK:
13, 86, 85, 3
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#F5813C
CMYK:
0, 61, 85, 0
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0, 0, 0, 0
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64, 53, 48, 87
The color palette is based on the harsh Martian environment Mark Watney finds himself stranded on. The primary color is iron oxide, sampled directly from the pigment is said to gives Mars its signature red tone.
HEX:
#D14939
CMYK:
13, 86, 85, 3
HEX:
#F5813C
CMYK:
0, 61, 85, 0
HEX:
#FFFFFF
CMYK:
0, 0, 0, 0
HEX:
#121519
CMYK:
64, 53, 48, 87
The color palette is based on the harsh Martian environment Mark Watney finds himself stranded on. The primary color is iron oxide, sampled directly from the pigment is said to gives Mars its signature red tone.
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