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the ghost of malabar

Book Design & Illustrations  |  HarperCollins India

A spooky tale of a 12 year old boy Edwin and a chatty ghost Velu, and the events that happen thereafter. 

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Intriguing and gripping, this story needed a cover which was just as striking. From the simple character sketch of a little Kochi boy from the fishermen community, mixed with the magic and mystery of a ghost's presence, this cover incorporates handmade typography to reflect that chaos. 

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The insides have watercolor illustrations reflecting each event as the story progresses. 

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You can view this book here.

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Format: B, Paperback

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Book cover spread

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One of the inside spreads

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One of the inside spreads with chapter header (L) and illustration

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Process for creating the cover; experimenting with different colour palettes and swatches of water bodies

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Character sketches of Edwin and Velu, the ghost

Designed by Isha Nagar ©2025

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