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Design Category
Book design, 1999
Design firm
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Los Angeles, California)
Collection
(2000) 50 Books/50 Covers of 1999

Description

Since Antin’s work is narrative, we wanted to present the work in a way that reflects that—almost a cinematic look. To make the book read in a strong horizontal manner.

Credits
Art director: Jim Drobka
Designers: Lausten + Cossutta Design, Jim Drobka (on cover)
Photographer: Steve Oliver
Author: Howard N. Fox
Editor: Nola Butler
Production coordinator: Rachel Ware-Zooi
Trim size: 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches
Pages: 262
Quantity printed: 6,700
Typeface: Minion
Printer/binder: C&C Offset Printing Co., Ltd
Paper: Multiart Matte, 150 grams
Binding method: Paper-bound, Smythe-sewn signatures
Publisher/client: Los Angeles County Museum of Art