2013 Archive Shortlist Best Cookbook

1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook

Shortlist 2013

HunterCVR_FNLDesigner Alan Deare (Area Design)
Title Hunter from the Heartland: Recipes and Stories from Masterchef Favourite Cameron Petley
by Cameron Petley, photography
by Kieran Scott

Publisher Random House
Format 240 x 175mm, 192pp, paperback, matt lamination with
spot UV

Judges' Comments At first glance the cover of this book is unpromising, and only hints at the delights that lie within. The choice of typeface, bold lettering, uncoated stock and treatment of images – these all fit perfectly with the apparent blokeishness of the author, and are handled with enviable grace and style.
COV_Peter Gordon EverydayDesigner Kate Barraclough (Kate Frances Design)
Title Peter Gordon: Everyday
by Peter Gordon, photography
by Manja Wachsmuth

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Format 260 x 240mm, 288pp, gatefold paperback,
section sewn

Judges' Comments Competent and functional pages, with an elegant, clean design. The book is beautifully paced and well put together.
TER_JKT_MV1.inddDesigner Dean Poole / Shabnam Shiwan (Alt Group)
Title The Engine Room Eatery
by Natalia Schamroth and
Carl Koppenhagen, photography
by Kieran Scott

Publisher Random House
Format 195 x 255mm, 560pp, jacketed hardback, section sewn, head and tail bands, ribbon
Judges' Comments A fine example of boldness and restraint, in equal measures, with some self-assured production choices.

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