Category Archives: Non-illustrated

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2020 Finalist All the text and illustrations are printed in Pantone 3025. A jade-blue that sits slightly uneasily over the warm colour of the paper. This mimics the uncomfortable nature of being ‘between’ … Continue reading →

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2020 Finalist Judges’ comments Simple and elegant design that suits the subject. The ‘travel guide’ format is in keeping with the book as a kind of travelogue. The subtle colour palette complements the … Continue reading →

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2020 Finalist Typography:  Bembo (body copy 12pt on 16pt leading), Drone Ranger (titles 26pt). Titles printed in gold ink over black sugar paper. View shortlist

Upstart Press Award for Best Non-Illustrated Book 2020 Finalist Judges’ comments A worthy finalist. This book is instantly recognisable as being a Spinoff production and is like browsing their website in book form. The book is neatly produced with clean … Continue reading →