Category Archives: 2021

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

Penguin Random House New Zealand Award for Best Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Designers: Katrina Duncan, Kieran E. Scott and Tam West Title:  DOT Publisher: Penguin Random House NZ Format: 165 x 120mm, 152pp. Cover: PLC, square-backed, head and tail bands, … Continue reading

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Alexandra Turner – 2021 Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand Emerging Designer Award FINALIST

2021 HACHETTE AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND EMERGING DESIGNER AWARD Alexandra Turner   View shortlist  

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I am the Universe — PANZ Award for Best Typography 2021 FINALIST

PANZ Award for Best Typography 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments The complete package – a large, luscious hardback complete with over-gloss varnish that makes the stars twinkle. The book includes vivid, playful, dynamic illustrations that tour around the universe, and are … Continue reading

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I am the Universe — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 FINALIST

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Supergood — 1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2021 FINALIST

1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments The ever-reliable Chelsea Winter delivers an approachable and practical book of plant-based recipes. The gold foil compliments the summery cover’s flaxen warmth. The photography is a delight, with a well-tempered … Continue reading

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Hiakai: Modern Māori Cuisine — 1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2021 FINALIST

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Egg and Spoon — 1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2021 FINALIST

1010 Printing Award for Best Cookbook 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook is a delight for all ages. Giselle’s illustrations and Vida’s design bring both clarity and exuberance to the book. Giselle brings a playful approachableness … Continue reading

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The Inkberg Enigma — Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 FINALIST

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments An amazing achievement for a first graphic novel. This exciting mystery-thriller is brilliantly illustrated for young readers, with a clear line style reminiscent of Hergé’s Tintin, and a … Continue reading

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

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2021 Finalist Judges’ comments Understated and elegant, this book encourages the learning of te reo and the concept of mihimihi to readers. It’s instructive, helpful and unintimidating in style. There is a … Continue reading

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Towards Compostela — Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 FINALIST

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2021 Finalist Typography:  Set in Feijoa by Klim Type Foundry, 9 pt type, 14.3 pt leading. Catharina’s text is one continuous piece without chapter breaks, so rather than try to make it conform … Continue reading

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