Livret de Service
by Eric Philippoz
Capturing a transformative rite of passage through design.This book compiles texts by artist Eric Philippoz written between September 2009 and March 2010 during his social work in Brazil. Autobiographical, and sometimes intimate, these writings reflect a process of transition and intense introspection in an unfamiliar place.The title refers to the service booklet used in Switzerland, where mandatory military service requires each soldier to document their experience. The book’s design contrasts sharply with the bureaucratic nature of official documents, highlighting the personal development explored in Philippoz’s texts.