Category Archives: Shortlist

Theo Schoon: A Biography — Penguin Random House New ZealandAward for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “I love the format and presentation. Clean and classic cover. The cover underneath the dust jacket offers no surprises. I love the red/cream/black and white simplicity. … Continue reading

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Wanted: The search for the modernist murals of E. Mervyn Taylor — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “People gravitate to this on the shop floor. As a whole package, it’s exquisite with so many considered nuances. Gorgeous endpapers, the paper, text, cover and lovely … Continue reading

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I am Jellyfish — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 FINALIST

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “A fun package, with clear, easy to read type that’s well integrated with the illustrations. Type is used for dramatic storytelling effect. The murky depths are captured well … Continue reading

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Cuba Street: a cookbook — 1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2019 FINALIST

1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Although the personality of the places and people does get the chance to shine, I feel some of the food photography could have been more centre stage and heroic. The … Continue reading

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2019 Young Designer of the Year Shortlist

PANZ Young Designer of the Year Award 2019 Shortlist Congratulations to shortlisted designers: Katie Kerr and Te Kani Price Click on designer’s image for more information and examples of their work.    

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2019 Shortlist

PANZ Book Design Awards 2019 Shortlist Click on cover images for more information Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book   Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book   Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book … Continue reading

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Emma Jakicevich – 2018 Young Designer of the year FINALIST

ALLEN & UNWIN YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018 Emma Jakicevich Judges’ Comments: Emma Jakicevich shows a strong and consistent responsiveness to production values and understanding of the book as a physical object. From illustrated children’s book to photography lead … Continue reading

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Rachel Clark – 2018 Young Designer of the year FINALIST

ALLEN & UNWIN YOUNG DESIGNER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018 Rachel Clark Title Hideaways Publisher Penguin Random House New Zealand   View shortlist  

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2018 Young Designer of the Year Shortlist

Allen & Unwin Young Designer of the Year Award 2018 Shortlist Congratulations to shortlisted designers: Rachel Clark and Emma Jakicevich Click on designer’s image for more information and examples of their work. Emma Jakicevich has a wide-angled lens on the world of Graphic … Continue reading

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Ten x Ten: Art at Te Papa — Mary Egan Publishing Award for Best Typography 2018 FINALIST

Mary Egan Publishing Award for Best Typography 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: Satisfying column widths in this book create a balanced viewing of text and art. The side bar created by the vertical rule creates interesting tension with the body text. View shortlist

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