by Diana Wynne Jones
Sophie lived in the town of Market Chipping, which was in Ingary, a land in which anything could happen, and often did - especially when the Witch of the Waste got her dander up. Which was often.
As her younger sisters set out to seek their fortunes, Sophie stayed in her father's hat shop. Which proved most unadventurous, until the Witch of the Waste came in to buy a bonnet, but was not pleased. Which is why she turned Sophie into an old lady. Which was spiteful witchery.
Now Sophie must seek her own fortune. Which means striking a bargain with the lecherous Wizard Howl. Which means entering his ever-moving castle, taming a blue fire-demon, and meeting the Witch of the Waste head-on. Which was more than Sophie bargained for...
Sophie:
- kind
- generous
- stubborn
- loving
- insightful
- afraid
- tired
- strong willed
- spirited
- courageous
- brave
- motherly
- smart
- determined
- introspective
- caring
- wants whats best for others, but settles for less for herself
- humble
- in love
- denial
So many options! Maybe incorporate some blue or fire reacting to teh type as the character defends herself against the obstacles or dragon. If she gets touched or if the hats are of significance I'd put some texture or pattern into the letterforms a bit
ReplyDeleteHa, this character needs a whole family of typefaces. It would be nice to see this character incorporated into a transitional serif, a typeface that has that has a comfortable and nurturing feel to it.
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