A reimagined book cover for Mario Puzo’s epic novel 'The Godfather'.
If this book had a cast of canine characters the blurb might sound something like this:
In this whimsical retelling of Mario Puzo's iconic novel, "The Godfather" is transformed into "The Dogfather," featuring the powerful and influential ‘Family’, led by the aging patriarch, Vito Corleone, a gruff yet beloved Foxound. As Vito struggles to maintain his control over the cutthroat world of the city's streets, his son Michael, a sleek and cunning Doberman Pinscher, emerges as the next in line to take over the family business.
Filled with humour, charm, and plenty of tail-wagging drama, "The Dogfather" is a playful and imaginative spin on a timeless tale of power, loyalty, and family. From the ferocious Rottweiler enforcer Luca Brasi to the shrewd Chihuahua consigliere Tom Hagen, every character is reimagined as a lovable (or not-so-lovable) pup, making this book a must-read for both dog lovers and fans of the original story.
This A3 illustrative artwork has been created for a book mash-up series for the 2023 SALA Festival where I will be exhibiting with Cockadoodle Stu - Artworks by Stu Nankivell at The dob on King William. Painted in Winsor and Newton gouache on 300gsm Fabriano watercolour paper.
