The Silence of Water by José Saramago
The Silence of Water was first published in 2011, as O Silêncio da Água. This edition was brought out by Seven Stories Press in their Triangle Square imprint. It was translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa and illustrated by Spanish artist Yolanda Mosquera. The cover title features Garage Gothic by Frere-Jones Type.
From Seven Stories Press:
A story of quiet contemplation and steely resolve by the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, illustrated for readers of all ages. […]
From a childhood memory detailed in his book Small Memories, José Saramago spins a tale of quiet depth and wisdom – here translated by Margaret Jull Costa, and beautifully illustrated by Yolanda Mosquera.
The interior is set in Joanna.
The blurb and the synopsis on the back feature more Garage Gothic.
