2014 Shortlist – Best Illustrated – Lateral Inversions
Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2014
Highly Commended
Designer Aaron Beehre Title Lateral Inversions: The Prints of Barry Cleavin by Melinda Johnston Publisher Canterbury University Press Format 230 x 170mm, 288pp, quarter bound hardback, Wibalin binding with foil stamping
Judges’ CommentsLateral Inversions is an excellent example of good design decisions that support a strong body of work: the design complements, but is not subservient to, the work. From the bold representation and orientation of the artist’s work on the cover to the subtle paper tint and nicely executed typography, a lot of thought around the small details go a long way toward making this a well-crafted book.