There's a story of mine I've carried for years. A story from my first studies, when I started exploring visual language techniques and its narrative power. I've never shared it before... until now.

Today, that story becomes an illustrated silent book, finally available on Amazon.

A silent book talking with no words

Silent books, or wordless books are illustrated and don't contain texts. In these books, observation becomes essential because every page depends on images to tell a story. This narration type triggers the reader's imagination, and it's for everyone, regardless of their language or age.

“Efectos Adversos” (Collateral Effects) is a project that enlightens what I love: to tell histories through images and especially to believe in my passion.

A STORY KEPT IN A DRAWER

The illustrated story in this book is one of the first I ever created. I made it at the beginning of my educational journey, but I had never found the right moment to share it: a book that, although wordless, feels intimate and emotionally engaging. I created it a long time ago, and while back then it was pure expression, today I can truly recognise its value.

To me, publishing it today is a small act of courage, but also a way to move on and offer something personal to those who love illustration, silence, and visual poetry. At the same time, it's an act of faith in the story itself, which wants nothing more than reminding how important it is to keep a passion alive: a passion makes us feel alive, brings color to routine, and reminds us that, in the end, what truly matters is to live day by day.

What you'll find in the book

• An authentic history told through original images only
• A delicate, both visual and narrative style
• An open ending to imagine more and more
• A final section dedicated to production notes, for those curious about the behind the scenes

You should read it if...

This silent book is made for:

• You who love handmade illustrations and visual narration
• Parents, teachers and educators
• Kids and adults who look for a quiet and inspirational moment
• You curious about exploring wordless stories and want to find yourself again

Where can you find it

This illustrated book is available on Amazon as both a paperback book and an e-book.
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Why have I published it?

If, upon rereading this story, I hadn’t rediscovered the motivation to continue pursuing my passion, I surely wouldn’t have even thought of sharing it: it was a dream kept in a drawer, like yours, lingering there—undecided whether to fade into oblivion or become a seed of hope. The more I move forward, the more I’m convinced that dreams kept in a drawer have their own time, and we must nurture them so they can bear fruit… And maybe one of the most beautiful fruits is just being able to share it, and knowing it might spread its colours to you as well.

This, for me, is a declaration of love for my creative journey.
Publishing it was a way to give myself value, and perhaps also to inspire those who, like me, have a story tucked away in a drawer, still waiting for the courage to be lived.

If you read it—or better yet, observe it—tell me what Side Effect it had on you:

Tell me about you: what passion helps you paint your days? How does it inspire, distract you, or help you find your motivation again? Share it with me in the comments below.

Beware! You might end up having more fun than expected—and even spread your passion to others!