Author, Illustrator.
Book-object design.
Books as structure,
image and time.Daniel Kondo creates books
where image,
structure and rhythm shape
the narrative.
His work explores the book
as a space where meaning
is built through sequence,
silence and form.
Recent books and editorial projects
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Tempo Rei
Livro da turnê Tempo Rei, de Gilberto Gil, com letras e cifras das canções apresentadas no espetáculo. Publicação que articula música, performance e prática instrumental.
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Lobo Mau com dor de Dente
Um conto clássico deslocado pelo humor e pela forma.
O livro trabalha tensão, pausa e surpresa a partir do desenho e da virada de página. Publicado no Brasil e no exterior.
Projeto apresentado em feiras e exposições internacionais.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Daniel Kondo is a Brazilian picturebook author, illustrator and book designer. His work explores the book as a material object, combining visual narrative, graphic structure and literary experimentation.
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A book-object is a book in which design and materiality are part of the storytelling. Format, paper, typography and spatial composition become narrative elements, expanding the reading experience beyond text and image.
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Selected titles are available for translation and international editions. Rights inquiries and partnership proposals are welcome.
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Yes. Daniel participates in lectures, portfolio reviews and cultural programs focused on picturebooks, visual storytelling and editorial design.
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His projects have been featured in international exhibitions, design awards and book fairs across Europe and the Americas.