I Will Survive
I Will Survive is an empowering picture book based on Dino Fekaris and Frederick J. Perren’s #1 hit song. Gloria Gaynor’s recording in 1978 became her signature song and was a near-instant success, topping both the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the UK Singles chart. Considered one of the most important disco offerings ever and embraced by millions across the globe, it remains an anthem and inspiration for marginalized groups everywhere.
Client
Akashic Books
Art Direction
Aaron Petrovich
Song Lyrics By
Frederick J. Perren and Dino Fekaris
Space to create
The only requirement was to include the song lyrics; beyond that, it was a totally blank canvas. The one line saying, “Now you’re back, from outer space” was a clear sign on the book’s setting. Since there’s such strong, female empowerment energy, I wanted to turn her from a Space Princess into a Space Knight. She slays each obstacle she comes across and reclaims her Queen-dom.