Coraline is a dark fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman that follows a young girl who discovers a hidden door leading to a seemingly magical alternate world. As the story unfolds, she comes to realize that this world is far more sinister than it first appeared. The cover design references the climactic spiderweb scene in which Coraline becomes trapped in the Other Mother’s lair. Handwritten elements were incorporated to evoke a handcrafted, eerie aesthetic that reflects the tone of the story.