# Demonic Picture Books The Ivinca Stevanovic Banished Demons Book is Devilishly Dark By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivinca-stevanovic-serbian-mythology References: [ivicastevanovicart.blogspot](http://ivicastevanovicart.blogspot.com/) & [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/12/14/ivinca-stevanovic/#more-47604) If you've never been interested in Serbian mythology, the Ivica Stevanovic Banished Demons book might just kick-start your curiosity. Stevanovic is one of the five illustrators who have contributed sketches for author Milenko Bodirogić's book entitled 'Banished Demons.' The book is an insight into Serbian mythology complete with [illustrations as a visual guide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche). Stevanovic's depiction of the [mythical demons and creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app) is surreal, colourful, and creepy, but with a strange appeal. The book is only available in Serbian but there are plans to release an English edition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Serbian Mythology:** Exploring Serbian mythology through illustrations presents an opportunity to create unique and captivating storytelling experiences. - **Visual Guidebooks:** Creating visually stunning guidebooks that incorporate illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding of mythology can revolutionize the genre. - **Multilingual Publishing:** Expanding the reach of mythology books by releasing editions in multiple languages can tap into diverse markets and attract a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Incorporating captivating illustrations into mythology books can revitalize the publishing industry and attract readers with a passion for visual storytelling. - **Art and Design:** Collaborating with illustrators to create surreal and visually striking depictions of mythological creatures opens up opportunities for artists and designers to showcase their skills and creativity. - **Cultural Tourism:** Promoting mythology books as resources for exploring Serbian culture can drive interest in cultural tourism and create opportunities for travel agencies and tourism operators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Design Fantasy Game Manuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drnjns-dragan.md) - [Mind-Bending Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incal.md) - [Early-Access Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonologist.md) - [Curated Book Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf.md) - [GenAI Storybook Illustrators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybooks-illustrator.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md) - [Garlic-Infused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravenproof-edition.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-the-ultimate-popup-book.md)