Category Archives: 2017
Golden Month: Caring for the World’s Mothers After Childbirth — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2017 FINALIST
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
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See Play Do: A Kid’s Handbook for Everyday Creative Fun — Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 FINALIST
Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Not many workbooks also succeed as reading books. See Play Do does. Despite the wide variety of content and swathes of empty space, the book feels balanced and easy to access. … Continue reading
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Social Work in Aotearoa New Zealand — Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 FINALIST
Edify Award for Best Educational Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Don’t judge a book by its cover – a disappointing cover image is not enough to detract from a very well-designed text book that lays out the text patiently and supplies … Continue reading
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Tiny Owl on the Ramshackle Farm — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 FINALIST
Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments The same elements that last year’s judges appreciated in Lotte’s shortlisted book (Pukeko Dancing) are present here also: A pretty and inviting cover, a striking limited colour palette and … Continue reading
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Capsicum, Capsi Go — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 FINALIST
Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments Pacey, playful and quirky! Capsicum Capsi Go’s simple, fun idea is elevated by the bright, bold design and endearingly offbeat illustrations. The choice of typeface and placement is in … Continue reading
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Annual — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 FINALIST
Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2017 Finalist Judges’ Comments The task here was huge with so many different creative voices and visual styles to accommodate and create space for. Whilst the designer’s hand is very much felt it … Continue reading
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2017 Shortlist
PANZ Book Design Awards 2017 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 Edify Award … Continue reading
