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The Lost Words: artwork from the publishing phenomenon gets its own exhibition

Creative Boom

Launching on 26 March and running until 18 September, The Lost Words is an enchanting exhibition based on the Sunday Times bestselling book of the same name first published in 2017. Featuring the art of Jackie Morris and the creative talents of writer Robert Macfarlane, the show celebrates nature's power to spark the imagination.

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Annabel Wright on how self-publishing could empower women in business

Creative Boom

According to the Publishers Association, most senior roles in publishing are held by women. Publishing, however, is different – at least on the surface. A self-published book is an extension of your personal branding in terms of look, tone and audience focus. A springboard for success.

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Unseen photos of Kurt Cobain and family to be published for first time

Creative Boom

From 'Family Values', which will be published by Powerhouse Books on 5 April. Only five images from the 1992 shoot appeared in Spin magazine, but Powerhouse Books will publish all 90 in a new book next month to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death.

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Koto brings editorial finesse to Index Ventures’ new publishing brand

Creative Boom

Brand and digital studio Koto has partnered with Swiss venture capital firm Index Ventures to launch a new brand called Index Press as the firm consolidates its three decades of company-building insight into a bespoke series of physical publications and online resources. A companion tool called TeamPlan has been launched alongside the brand.

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10+ Best Desktop Publishing Software (2023)

Just Creative

Discover the best desktop publishing software in 2023. Desktop publishing software is used to create visual communications, such as brochures, business cards, greeting cards, posters, web pages for professional or personal printing online or on-screen. Affinity Publisher Affinity Publisher. Limited PDF editing options.

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New current affairs publication The Signal incorporates Russian samizdat principles into its identity

Creative Boom

Reworking a sensitive political topic into an engaging, accessible and design-led publication was one of the challenges that design studio Sister Mary encountered during the project. Sister Mary has designed a limited-edition printed publication for an emerging current affairs brand, The Signal.

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Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?