Category Archives: Non-illustrated
Wild Journeys — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2019 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Warm and open typographic setting welcomes the reader along the journey. “Lovely cover illustration and typography. It takes what could be a long-winded subtitle and invites you to read … Continue reading
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Bonsai: Best small stories from Aotearoa New Zealand — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2019 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “I like the smaller size that suits the “small stories” theme. The paper, text, layout is very clean and elegant. I love the lush matte green.” “The squat, wide … Continue reading
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Simply Sailing in a New Direction. Allan Curnow: A Biography and Allen Curnow: Collected Poems (slipcase) — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 WINNER
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Winner Judges’ Comments The very sound of these pages turning is satisfying – the rough uncoated paper stock sounds like a life of real substance being told. The typography – only Adobe Caslon … Continue reading
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A Moral Truth — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: Instantly the speckled edge of pages through to the halftone abstract image section breaks makes one inquisitive. The gravitas of the writing is treated in a contemporary and clean typographic … Continue reading
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Edmund Hillary: A biography — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: A book of substance that meets with high production values. The photographic reproduction is stunning and well matched with the creamy paper stock of a generous gsm, it’s a … Continue reading
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Bird Words — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: Charming illustration and evocative end papers are well set to nest a much-loved subject. View shortlist
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Blood Ties — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: A measured, understated typographic design throughout. View shortlist
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Tears of Rangi — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: Integrity of design meets that of the subject. The dust jacket (perhaps a few voices involved with the multiple images?) conceals the real gem of the designer’s eye. These … Continue reading
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Simply Sailing in a New Direction. Allan Curnow: A Biography and Allen Curnow: Collected Poems (slipcase) — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
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Selected Poems: Ian Wedde — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 FINALIST
Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: A playful cover that hints at the hand being present at the start of a process. Generous margins and some discreet yet deliberate typographic settings and spacings support the … Continue reading
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