Axé Amor Amém, by Claudio Soares and Tuila Jost, offers a thoughtful exploration of Brazilian religious syncretism, revealing the dialogue between Candomblé and Catholic traditions as an expression of coexistence, respect and cultural resilience. By highlighting the distinctions between Orixás and Catholic saints, the book encourages a deeper understanding of these traditions while contributing to the fight against religious intolerance.
The challenge was to translate this message into an editorial narrative capable of embracing different spiritual traditions while preserving their individual identities and fostering a respectful dialogue between them. Under the creative direction of Batman Zavareze and Leo Eyer, Bold° developed the book’s editorial design and graphic project, creating a visual language that strengthens the narrative and guides readers through a rich and immersive experience.
Typography, page composition, reading rhythm and the dialogue between text and imagery were carefully orchestrated to transform every chapter into a meaningful visual experience. The publication celebrates Axé and Amém as expressions of love, reaffirming their union as a path toward respect, understanding and coexistence among different beliefs.
Published by Afluente, Axé Amor Amém was conceived as a book to be experienced as much through contemplation as through reading. With its generous format, hardcover binding and carefully crafted editorial design, the publication becomes a collectible object that extends and enriches the experience envisioned by its authors.
Concept and Authorship
Claudio Soares and Tuila Jost
Creative Direction
Batman Zavareze and Leo Eyer
Design Direction
Leo Eyer
Design
Jean Faustino
Operations Coordination
Vivianne Jorás
Photography
Claudio Soares and Tuila Jost
Preface
Carlinhos Brown
First Proofreading
Rafael Dantas
Translation
Maira Guarabyra
Portuguese Proofreading
Cida Medeiros
English Proofreading
Renato Rezende
General Proofreading
Cida Medeiros
Video Direction
Batman Zavareze
Video Editing
João Oliveira
Soundtrack
Nado Leal
Printing
Leograf
Investment
Cristiane Sultani
