How many times have you thought: “I’m done, I’m going to live on an island and say goodbye to the rest.”?
Camilla Marrese and Gabriele Chiapparini have explored the theme inside their new book Thinking Like an Island, a visual journey set on a remote Mediterranean island.
Named as one of the best books of 2024 by major publications like Lens Culture, their book resonated deeply with me, not just because of my love for the island itself, but also for the extraordinary storytelling power it holds.
Outside there’s noise and nothing more.
🎧 Here’s your guide through the episode:
Timestamps
00:00 - 00:34 | Introduction
Presentation of the book
00:35 - 02:19 | Inspiration and Initial Journey
What inspired you to share the story of the island and its people through a book?
How many days did you spend on the island in total?
02:20 - 05:00 | Collaboration and Creative Process
How did you divide the work as collaborators?
Balancing photography, symbolism, objects, old letters, and antique photos.
05:01 - 11:50 | Community and Structure
Exploring the island’s winter community of 30-60 residents.
How the structure of the book mirrors the contrast between unity and fragmentation.
11:51 - 15:50 | Personal Takeaways on the Concept of Home
What do you personally take home from this book?
Did something inside you change after leaving the island?
15:51 - 18:50 | Key Stories and Moments
Is there a specific story, image, or moment that shaped the project deeply?
18:51 - 22:08 | Perspective and Closing Thoughts
What do you hope someone who’s never been to the island takes away from the book?
Final reflections from the creators on Thinking Like an Island.
You can grab a copy of the book at this link, and make sure to follow Camilla and Gabriele.
This is my final post of the year. I’d love to hear your thoughts on Project Home so far, what resonated most with you, and which pieces felt closest to your heart.
Wishing you all the best for the end of the year, and I’ll see you in January.
Much love,
F
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