Haruki Murakami, biography book cover I wanted to incorporate not only an image of Murakami himself but also pay tribute to his work. Haruki Murakami, an author from Kyoto, Japan, is known for his unique writing style that typically falls into the category of magical realism. This is a narrative that blends mundane reality with surreal dreamlike elements.
Many of Murakami's stories feature talking cats, which are used to bridge the gap between reality and the subconscious. I decided to play with negative space to incorporate a cat figure between him to subtly play into his recurring motif.
Many of Murakami's stories feature talking cats, which are used to bridge the gap between reality and the subconscious. I decided to play with negative space to incorporate a cat figure between him to subtly play into his recurring motif.