Others rewarded a slower encounter, revelling in the finest production choices of paper stock, typographic details, or surprises of scale and application of colour, creating changes of pace as pages were turned.”Ī category that provoked particular debate was the often-underestimated field of typography. “Some titles jumped out from the very first glance with strong and certain delivery of design concept within the category. The huge task of picking the finalists was even more challenging for the judges this year with entries up 20% on 2022.This meant the judging panel had to pour over 160 books to find the standouts.ĭavid says this speaks to the strength of Aotearoa’s thriving publishing industry, with the books produced here reaching an incredibly high standard. “Aotearoa’s book designers have certainly celebrated ink on paper and the innate physical qualities of books as tactile experiences, perhaps espousing that a book in the hand is worth two on the screen?” says convenor of judges David Coventon, a graphic designer and design educator.
The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) established the awards to promote excellence in, and provide recognition for, the best book design in Aotearoa New Zealand. The world is turning increasingly virtual, but when it comes to book design Aotearoa’s creatives prefer to celebrate the physical form in all its glory.The finalists for the 2023 PANZ Book Design Awards, announced today, perfectly encapsulate this with the shortlist packed to the brim with beautifully designed books that beg to be picked up and explored. The world is turning increasingly virtual, but when it comes to book design Aotearoas creatives prefer to celebrate the physical form in all its glory.The finalists for the 2023 PANZ Book Design Awards, announced today, perfectly encapsulate this with …
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