Pumpkin gunk trails across the image from the left, falling from the carriage on the right. Text reads: Left: "Once upon a time, in Cinderella's life, her days were filled with torment and strife. She desperately wanted to go to the ball, but her step-sisters said "no" - which is not fair at all! Luckily, her Fairy Godmother shows up, and fixes ALL of her problems with magic and make-up. Though this fairytale is not how it looks, the narrative differs from other books." Right: "The Clock Struck Twelve. Gabriella Wilde."
Photograph of book front cover: Pumpkin illustration. Text reads: "The Clock Struck Twelve. Gabriella Wilde."
Photograph of book back cover: Pumpkin gunk trails across the image from the left, falling from the carriage [out of shot]. Text reads:"Once upon a time, in Cinderella's life, her days were filled with torment and strife. She desperately wanted to go to the ball, but her step-sisters said "no" - which is not fair at all! Luckily, her Fairy Godmother shows up, and fixes ALL of her problems with magic and make-up. Though this fairytale is not how it looks, the narrative differs from other books."
The Clock Struck Twelve 
In mid-2020, I completed my self-initiated Cinderella project. I aimed to produce 4 book spreads for my own contemporary take on the classic fairy tale. The tone was tongue-in-cheek, accompanied by rhyming text of my own creation.
Illustrations, text, composition, and typography by Gabriella Wilde.

© 2020 Gabriella Wilde
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Image 1: Pumpkin gunk trails across the image from the left, falling from the carriage on the right. Text reads: Left: "Once upon a time, in Cinderella's life, her days were filled with torment and strife. She desperately wanted to go to the ball, but her step-sisters said "no" - which is not fair at all! Luckily, her Fairy Godmother shows up, and fixes ALL of her problems with magic and make-up. Though this fairytale is not how it looks, the narrative differs from other books." Right: "The Clock Struck Twelve. Gabriella Wilde."
Image 2: Photograph of book front cover: Pumpkin illustration. Text reads: "The Clock Struck Twelve. Gabriella Wilde."
Image 3: Photograph of book back cover: Pumpkin gunk trails across the image from the left, falling from the carriage [out of shot]. Text reads:"Once upon a time, in Cinderella's life, her days were filled with torment and strife. She desperately wanted to go to the ball, but her step-sisters said "no" - which is not fair at all! Luckily, her Fairy Godmother shows up, and fixes ALL of her problems with magic and make-up. Though this fairytale is not how it looks, the narrative differs from other books."  ]
Cinderella: The Clock Struck Twelve
Mixed media illustration, using black biro, black, orange, and pink watercolours, and digital editing. The image is split in the middle: the left half features white text on a grey background, the left half has a white background with grey text. On the left, four white circles form a diagonal line going down the page. Each circle features a spot illustration: a dress, Cinderella looking up in shock as her hair is being pulled, brushed, and straightened, the pumpkin carriage waiting to have wheels fitted, and a mouse in a harness. The text reads: “She whisked up a dress and made Cinderella’s hair nice, turned a pumpkin into a carriage and made horses from mice.” The right hand side of the image resembles a video sharing platform. There is a video playing, with buttons to react to the video, and three thumbnails for other videos down the right. Within the video, the Fairy Godmother is handing Cinderella her glass slippers whilst vlogging. Cinderella is struggling to carry masses of bags in the background, debuting her new look. The text reads: “”A pair of glass slippers to complete your haul. SEE? Now you CAN go to the ball!”” Underneath, a comment states: “Shoes of glass? That’s got to hurt.
Mixed media illustration, using black biro, black, and pink watercolours, and digital editing, with a white background. A series of three consecutive illustrations shows Cinderella, clad in high heels and a tight dress, tripping over. Initially she loses balance, her left leg in the air behind her, and her left arm above her head. With her arms stretched out in front of her, and legs following behind, she braces herself for the fall. Finally, having recovered from the fall, she looks behind her, examining the rip at the back of her dress, exposing her heart-decorated underwear. The pleated hem of her dress has also ripped, hanging down her leg. Her face, feet, and fingers are coloured pink, along with the hearts on her underwear. The text reads: “She stumbles, trips, and rips her skirt.”
Narrative
A girl in a yellow raincoat and wellies stands frozen in shock in front of a large, hairy creature with horns.
Cover for Romeo and Rosaline Juliet, drawn as red stage curtains. Front reads “Romeo + Rosaline”, the back of Romeo can be seen writing “Juliet”, and “Rosaline” has been crossed out. “Gabriella Wilde” is also written on the front. Mock reviews fill the back: “ “Alright, I guess…” - Romeo”, “ 5 stars - Benvoli-oh”, “ “Couldn’t have said it better myself!” - W. Shakespeare”, “ “Smart, witty and powerful” - G. Wilde”. The other characters line the edges of the back, staring at a hand in shock, anger, and embarrassment.
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