Category Archives: 2021

Mophead Tu — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments Fun, inventive and endlessly energetic, Selina Tusitala Marsh’s Pasifika graphic memoir addresses colonialism and white privilege for kids with a positive, funny, light-hearted yet serious vibe. There’s a … Continue reading →

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Hare and Ruru — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments A quiet, gentle, reflective picture book, which helps identify anxiety and stress. Painted in a sumptuous colour palette of rich yet muted tones, the detailed illustrations and minimal … Continue reading →

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Nature Stilled — Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Designers: Arch MacDonnell, Alistair McCready, Dean Foster, Jane MacDonnell, Inhouse Design. Title:  Nature—Stilled Publisher: Te Papa Press Format: 350 x 202mm, 4368pp, quarter-bound hardback. Photographer Jane Ussher spent … Continue reading →

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You have a Lot to Lose — PANZ Award for Best Typography 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

PANZ Award for Best Typography 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments A solid and confident design, from the playful title typography and colour over a perfectly selected and cropped photo, to the immaculate typesetting throughout, finished with contrasting endpapers and head and … Continue reading →

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You have a Lot to Lose — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments A solid and confident design, from the playful title typography and colour over a perfectly selected and cropped photo, to the immaculate typesetting throughout, finished with contrasting endpapers and … Continue reading →

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This Pakeha Life — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Typography: Cover: Title: Rufina Stencil (Bold, 50pt on 47 leading) (foundry: Tipo Type) Author: Domaine Text (Bold, all caps, 22pt with 150 tracking) (foundry: Klim) Spine and title on back: Rufina … Continue reading →

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Rock College — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments Hard type for a book of hard labour, on the cover and running through the chapter titles alongside very readable and competent typesetting. A thoughtful balance of reference images … Continue reading →

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The Mirror Steamed Over — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments A pop hit of gold foil Futura over a black-and-white cover photo of David Hockney and one Barrie Bates (aka Billy Apple) is continued in monochrome section dividers throughout, … Continue reading →

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AUP New Poets 6 — PANZ Award for Best Typography 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

PANZ Award for Best Typography 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments A strong, contemporary cover design with extras, such as gatefolds, extending out of the book. This compilation of three different poets reflects how writing poetry involves testing and playing with multiple … Continue reading →

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AUP New Poets 6 — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Posted on July 8, 2021 by PANZ

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments A deep sky-blue title over crumpled paper (or is it rumpled bedsheets?) suggesting artistic frustration or relational intimacy (later revealed as part of Vanessa Crofskey’s visual poetry) makes way … Continue reading →

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