Nothing is quite what it seems in Something, Nothing. Through twenty poems inspired by everyday objects, Edimilson de Almeida Pereira invites readers to look beyond the obvious and discover unexpected meanings hidden in the world around them. A notebook becomes a river, a pair of glasses turns into fish, and a drawer transforms into a forgotten mouth. Through inventive metaphors and playful language, ordinary objects reveal surprising new identities.

One of Brazil’s most celebrated contemporary writers, Edimilson de Almeida Pereira brings literary sophistication and accessibility together, creating poems that can be appreciated on multiple levels by readers of different ages. His work explores the musicality, materiality, and imaginative possibilities of language, encouraging curiosity and creative thinking.

The book’s design is an essential part of the reading experience. Illustrated by Larissa da Cruz, the visual narrative unfolds across interconnected scenes that link the poems together, creating a story that runs parallel to the text. Hidden poems, pages that must be opened by the reader, and a unique cut-page format ensure that each copy becomes one of a kind, transforming the act of reading into a process of discovery.