Happy start to the week to all book lovers. This afternoon, I’m sharing one of the books in my collection—one I’ve owned since I was 16 or 17. I bought it using a gift from my aunt, and I have absolutely no regrets about having it.
It’s called Favole, a book of art and poetry written and illustrated by Victoria Francés—a talented artist and writer. I haven't heard much about her lately, though she was someone I heard about constantly back then.
There are several volumes—I don't recall exactly how many, but I know there were no more than six. They follow the stories of various young women; in some instances, they are tormented souls, while in others, they are a type of vampire. The art is a solid 10 out of 10, and if you enjoy Victorian and Gothic themes, you’ll likely enjoy the poetry as well.
I understand they are somewhat hard to find these days, though I couldn't say exactly how difficult. What I do know is that I haven't seen them around since those years—and I’m 34 now.
The materials are high-quality: it has a functional dust jacket featuring beautiful artwork, and the book itself is a hardcover bound in a material that reminds me of suede—or whatever you'd call that texture.
If you happen to come across it on the second-hand market—which I think is the only way to find them these days—buy it; they are great pieces for collecting and admiring. Anyway, that wraps up this post showcasing the book; I’ve avoided major spoilers, as this is more of a preview than a full review. I’ll share another book from my collection with you another time.
