Novel Experiences
Welcome to Spice Journeys
Spice Journeys Welcomes You!
IT’S ALL ABOUT INNOVATING STORYTELLING
Are you looking for a novel experience and ways to connect differently?
STORIES where the real meets the imagined. Novels that present special places where you can travel and experience international destinations, explore cultures and cuisine, and are always given food for thought.
THE SPICE TEMPLE NOVEL is where it all starts. The grand villa with a mysterious history welcomes and warns it guests. Join with the characters on their journeys of discovery and become part of this unique novel experience. You might discover something new, even about yourself.
CULINARY / ART BOOK AND DIGITAL PLATFORM is a luxurious experience or coffee table book that accompanies the novel and serves as a playbook for a network series and sensory storytelling events. PREVIEW OF CULINARY / ART BOOK (PDF)
METAVERSE, FILM & EVENTS take the story world into omni-channel and multi-sensory experiences.
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You wouldn’t want to miss out on the next story or experience, would you?
By Cindia Luest The Spice Temple
VISIT THE SHOPWorlds come together and at times collide as the grand villa welcomes and warns its guests.
Travel, taste and experience the unexpected.
#literaryfiction #culinaryfiction
NEWS
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The Gallery – A Metaverse by Spice JourneysThe Gallery by Spice Journeys presents an a metaverse experience that allows collections to be seen when physical spaces are not available. Direct access to the metaverse art experience here, THE GALLERY This short film captures the collection and metaverse gallery, The Gallery – Metaverse Reel More about the artists and and collection here, The Art of Storytelling Overview The soft lauch of The Gallery was held on November 28, 2024 during the Human-Centric Technology #GlobalDigitalPride🇨🇭event by CHOICE hosted on The Marthaverse on Spatial Watch this space for an IRL (in real life) event in 2025 to promote the artists, platform and new artworks. |
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Arts3 Foundation Web3 AwardExcited to have submitted a proposal for the Arts3 Foundation award for Art and Entertainment in Web3. The Spice Journeys Experience Platform is an innovative way to build community and commerce across Web2 and Web3. More here under Arts3 Proposal for Spice Journeys. Please vote and make sure to leave a comment! Winning this award would be significant for Spice Journeys and your support means everything! |
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Catalyze Social Media PlatformCurrently building community on this fantastic platform. Why? Becase Catalyze is not just a social media platform but also integrates Web 3 community and commerce features. Updates to come! For now, join us here: Catalyze Spice Journeys Community |
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Culinary Network SeriesCurrently building a production team for a network series that blends a culinary documentary with storytelling and conversations based on the story world of “The Spice Temple. Your creators and hosts are Cindia Luest and Giovanni Melis of the wonderful Restaurant zur Taube. Currently building the production team. Get in touch if you want to be part of it! |
The “Culinary / Art Book”
An Experience Book
YOUR NOVEL PAIRING TO
“THE SPICE TEMPLE – THE JOURNEY BEGINS”
This accompanying experience book reveals the dishes described in the novel, artwork representing characters, themes and scenes, and has ideas for conversations.
CULINARY CONCEPTS • ART REFLECTIONS • CURATED CONVERSATIONS
Reflect, create and connect differently with the ideal companion for dinner parties, smaller gatherings, or solo dining.
Click here for a sneak preview:
The Culinary / Art Book
This EXPERIENCE BOOK will soon serve as the inspiration for a culinary network series and related events.
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The Art of Storytelling
A digital art collection
bringing the world of “The Spice Temple” novel to life
Still available: Works from Gina Choy, Benedict Hadley and Jessica Wiseman
New Edition: A captivating work from tinyrainboot
Visit The Art of Storytelling for more.
THE GALLERY
A Metaverse Storytelling Space
Launch Autumn 2024
Welcome to “The Gallery” by Spice Journeys!
This short video introduces you to a special place for digital art and storytelling.
The artworks are part of “The Art of Storytelling” collection that brings the world of “The Spice Temple” novel to life through digital art.
Link to come!
THE EXHIBTION
A Web3 Storytelling Event
An IRL event in Switzerland in 2023
Vernissage held at unpaired. NFT Art Gallery, Zug, Switzerland on November 9, 2023
The NOVEL EXPERIENCE featured digital art, avatar storyteller, AR experience, signed copies of the novel and exclusive after-party at a speakeasy with storytelling cocktails
Click here for more: Storytelling Digital Art Show
Wonderful Storytelling Gifts
Unique carefully curated gifts that all have stories to share
More at The Spice Journeys Shop
Read a Free Sample
A Novel Experience
AN INTRODUCTION
Your Sample Chapters
More About The Story World
Read The Spice Temple – The Journey Begins
Visit The Shop
Get Your Copy
Unleashing
Omni-channel Storytelling
The potential to bridge Web2 & Web3
Swiss Web3 Fest, FIVE, Zurich at 17:00
June 8, 2024
By Charles ElvinEight Bamboo
VISIT THE SHOPA riveting international thriller and debut novel.
Travel with Tabata and Hamilton as they escape danger while solving crime.
Click here for more
Stories from Spice Journeys
WHERE THE REAL MEETS THE IMAGINED
New editions of the NEWSLETTER, “Stories from Spice Journeys” will share excerpts, backstories and themes, and reveal the real inspirations that have influenced the story world.
The latest advancements in AI technology will also be explored and applied to storytelling.
Don’t miss out on this unique blend of innovation, storytelling, and the meeting of the real and imagined.
Sign up now to become part of the journey!
#innovate #storytelling #AI #realmeetstheimagined
MORE HERE about the newsletters!
METAVERSE STORYTELLING
Metaverse experiences are currently being developed. Watch this space for a unique storytelling experiences further revealing facets of the world of The Spice Temple.
QUESTIONS OF IDENTITY
LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS, ARTISTS, FASHION DESIGNERS
As part of the Questions of Identity art series, “Who is Yasmin?” will be explored.
Yasmin is a classical pianist. Despite her talents, she is rejected from Juilliard. Where will the notes lead her on her musical journey of self-discovery? And how will she express herself through music and fashion?
IF YOU ARE A MUSICIAN, ARTIST OR FASHION DESIGNER THAT WANTS TO EXPLORE IDENTITY AND COLLABORATE, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.
From Classical to Punk, Pop, Global Funk, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Electronica, More…
The Spice Temple Podcast
EXPERIENCE AN AUDIO FEAST!
Listen in to the pilot episodes of The Spice Temple Podcast that features stories, soundscapes, inspirations from chefs and more.
Nigel, our host and bon-vivant, wants to share more with you.
Sign up below for the newsletter to find out about releases.
Won’t you join us?
LISTEN HERE for the first sounds and reveals of this unique story world!
The Hidden Garden
AN ANIMATION SERIES
This collection of short stories is based on the backstory of The Lady and The Gentleman from “The Spice Temple” novel.
Inspired by Covid, but within a different context, the characters have to go into hiding when the world outside is in trouble.
Within their secret world, they find ways to go within when you can’t go out, as we all have had to do.
SIGNUP FOR to find out more this story and upcoming short films.
Spice Journeys Welcomes You!
IT’S ALL ABOUT INNOVATING STORYTELLING
Are you looking for a novel experience and way to connect differently?
STORIES where the real meets the imagined. Novels that present special places where you can travel and experience destination across the globe, explore culture and cuisine, and join the characters on their journeys of discovery.
CULINARY / ART BOOK AND APP will be a welcomed companion to your next dinner party. It features the culinary creations featured in the novel, artwork representing characters and themes, and ideas for conversation. Some of the world’s best chefs, resorts and artists have partnered (e.g. Ferran Adria, Massimo Bottura, Soneva, Oberoi).
A related app will layer in audio and video insights, character secrets, augmented reality, digital and generative art, and NFTs.
PREVIEW OF CULINARY / ART BOOK (PDF)
AUDIO-VISUAL EXPERIENCES include a soundtrack dramatized podcast, film concepts, and IRL and virtual events.
THE SPICE TEMPLE FILMS CONCEPTS
SENSORY STORYTELLING includes real objects that also represent sensory aspects or themes the fictitious world. These unique story hooks can serve as gift ideas, all highly crafted and made by conscious creatives and with a focus on design and sustainability.
PUBLISHING features books that focus on great literary stories, cultural and culinary works, high-value art books, and book-to-film.
METAVERSE & WEB3 begins with digital art/NFTs and soon to come innovate app and metaverse experiences. With plans to apply AI to storytelling, co-creating narratives with community, storytelling games, more experiences are on the way.
Interested in collaborating or what to find out more? Get in touch!
info@spicejourneys.com
#innovating #inspiring #storytelling #publishing #metaverse #NFTs #art #music #film #fashion #gaming #omnichannel #brandalliances
You wouldn’t want to miss out on the next story or experience, would you?
A Novel Experience
Welcome to The Journey
Interested in collaborating or what to find out more? Get in touch!
info@spicejourneys.com
#storytelling #publishing #art #music #luxurymerch #NFTs
#film #metaverse #gaming #fashion #brandalliances #conversations
