George & Maisie and Thelma: 2022 Calendar Anthology

1. Project Overview:
The project aims to create an anthology that delves into the intricate emotions captured in the journal entries of your great-grandmother during the 1940s. The central narrative focuses on the gradual decline of her marriage, exploring the impact of her husband's affair with a new woman in their small Ohio town. The anthology will portray this emotional journey through a collection of poignant journal entries spanning a year.

2. Target Audience:
The primary audience for this project is your family, providing them with a unique insight into the personal history of your great-grandmother. Additionally, the project seeks to captivate individuals fascinated by the historical context of marital affairs, especially during a time when such matters were whispered about in small-town gossip circles

3. Scope of Work:
Create a visually compelling 11x14 calendar format for the anthology.
Utilize captivating photographs from renowned photographer Vivian Maier to evoke the essence of the 1940s.
Integrate journal entries from your great-grandmother to narrate the story visually and emotionally.

4. Brand Guidelines:
While there are no specific brand guidelines, a grid-based layout will be employed to maintain consistency in type placement, photo cropping, and graphic elements throughout the anthology.

5. Timeline:
The project was completed over a two-week period in November, with the final printing done in December 2021.

6. Budget:
There are no budget restrictions for this small-scale project, allowing for creative freedom in design and production.

7. Competitor Analysis:
Not applicable, as the project is a unique personal endeavor with no direct competitors.

8. Additional Information:
This project holds personal significance, serving as an enlightening exploration of family history and dynamics. Despite its small scale and lack of monetary gains, it offers a profound understanding of the love triangle that shaped lives. The realization about the true identity of the "other woman" added a dramatic layer to the family narrative.