# Writer-Representing Coffee Charts Gianluca Biscalchin's Author Illustrations Show Writers as Cups By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-11-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/author-illustration References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/362367/The-Types-Of-Coffee-Famous-Writers-Would-Drink-Based-On-Their-Famous-Works/) & [gianlucabiscalchin.it](http://www.gianlucabiscalchin.it/project/) This author illustration set shows what [types of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-coffee) [famous writers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection) would be based on their work. 'Literary Coffee' was drawn by Italian food illustrator Gianluca Biscalchin. The writers included are Kafka, Proust, Bram Stoker, Collodi, Italo Svevo, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Marchese de Sade, Agatha Christie, Simenon, Stevenson, Jane Austen, Hemingway, Baudelaire, Leopardi, Nabokov, Borges, Dante, Shakespeare and Beckett. The different [author illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saatchi-flowers-signature-cappuccino) clearly represent a famous book by the writer, such as an island in the cup of Robert Louis Stevenson and devil horns from Dante's 'Inferno,' where as others represent the wordsmith's overall body of work. The represented writers are mostly European, but span different genres and time periods. Some are also more recognizable than others. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Literary-inspired Art:** There is an opportunity to create new artistic pieces inspired by different literary figures. - **Bookish Merchandise:** There is an opportunity to design merchandise, including coffee mugs, inspired by popular literary figures. - **Personalized Products:** There is an opportunity to create personalized products for customers based on their favorite literary figures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can create works inspired by literary figures and sell them in galleries or online. - **Merchandise:** Merchandise companies can create products inspired by famous literary figures like coffee mugs, t-shirts and tote bags. - **Customized Gifting:** Companies can provide personalized gifting options such as customized coffee mugs inspired by literary figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzle Espresso Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moka-pot.md) - [Playful Coffee Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-coffee-project.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [Playful Coffee-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae.md) - [Storytelling Literary Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection.md) - [Handmade Novel-Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literature-candles.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Coffee Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-coffee.md) - [Bookish Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faber-faber-beak.md) - [Pastry-Centric Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824.md)