Category Archives: Non-illustrated

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 →

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

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: A measured, understated typographic design throughout. View shortlist

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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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 →

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Intriguing and playful cover, assuming the language of maps, but divulging coordinates of poetry or location details. The restricted colour palette works, and the change of place and change of … Continue reading →

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Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments A surprising treatment for a sensitive subject matter. Physically, it handles as if a book of common prayer, or personal pocket diary in terms of size and shape, it feels … Continue reading →