On European Ground

On European Ground

University of Chicago Press, Chicago, Illinois, 2001

Description

The challenge: how could I present 90-or-so photographs—each perfectly square and similar in appearance—in an engaging way, without betraying the photographer’s intent? And what should I do with those dreaded footnotes?

With the help of the photographer, a hierarchy of images was decided upon. Some worked better as part of a group; others were more meaningful on their own. Solid-bleed pages were peppered throughout to indicate shifts in time and terrain.

Soft-colored footnotes were moved into the thumb margins, where they quietly, but effectively, get the job done.

This collection of images rewards in proportion to the time spent perusing it. My goal was to create a framework that facilitates this process of discovery.

Collections: 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2001
Repository: Denver Art Museum
Discipline: Book design
Format: Book

Credits

Design firm
University of Chicago Press
Designer
Jill Shimabukuro
Photographer
Alan Cohen
Production coordinator
Sylvia Hecimovich
Trim size
9 x 10 inches
Pages
130
Quantity printed
3,000
Compositor
Jill Shimabukuro
Typefaces
Adobe Garamond, Europa Arabesque, Meta
Printer
Meridian Printing
Paper
Gleneagle Dull 80 lb. text
Binding method
Smythe-sewn, hardcover
Author
Alan Cohen
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
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