Dowry of Blood Excerpt
Client
SCAD | TYPOGRAPHY II
DELIVERABLES
Book
Year
2025
Role
Graphic Designer | Printer
About
“A Dowry of Blood” by S.T. Gibson retells the Dracula story from the perspective of Constanta, one of Dracula’s brides, as she recounts her centuries with him and the other brides. The novel explores her journey through love, power, and deceit, focusing on her liberation from an abusive relationship as she reclaims her agency.
SOLUTION
This hand-bound book excerpt captures the novel’s dark, dramatic tone through expressive typography, intimate pacing, and a gothic visual language that echoes Constanta’s reclaimed voice.