Creative Boom
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Her work on the illustration and lettering of book covers began with novels by Virginia Woolf, some of which were published in 2016 as a paperback series. Her illustrations are both captivating but not too obvious.
Design Milk
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. These are things we can see in all sorts of design, not just book design.
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Creative Boom
MARCH 3, 2025
For starters, David Pearson, the celebrated book designer whose typography-forward approach has caught the eye of everyone from Wes Anderson to Herms, will share insights from his remarkable career. Meanwhile, for those fascinated by the intersection of sound and design, Yuri Suzuki's appearance is not to be missed.
Creative Boom
APRIL 3, 2023
The show, titled Adore, runs until May and is a major exhibition celebrating Fabian Miller's practice throughout his life – including those featured in the artist's first-ever solo show, also at Arnolfini, back in 1979 when the artist was just 19 years old. The book echoes the typographic approach of the other exhibition graphics.
Creative Boom
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Counter-Print says: "This revised and expanded edition of her revealing monograph tells the story of an authentic artist, one whose stunning output showcases a unique talent attuned to spotting and appreciating the beauty in the simplest things.". This eye for beauty reduced to its simplest form can be found in the design of the book itself.
Creative Boom
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
With a background as a tattoo artist, Tom Strom is an emerging American illustrator whose images will draw you in and perhaps give you a little scare. Every artist I grew up loving works in traditional mediums." At the time of writing, Tom is illustrating one of his own stories with a view to telling it in pop-up book format.
Creative Boom
JULY 15, 2024
Ellen and Kate Bateman as Richard III and Richmond – John Tallis Edition A Midsummer Night’s Dream – John Murdoch Edition King Lear and the Fool – John Gilbert The Kelmscott Chaucer Online Designers and illustrators around the world continue to feel the influence of William Morris, a leader of the Arts & Crafts movement in the late 19th century.
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