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25.01.2022 Looking for design inspiration? Check out the Academy of British Cover Design’s 2020 shortlist!
23.01.2022 Victoria Hannan’s novel ‘Kokomo’ has a stunningly evocative cover, the result of a successful collaboration between book designer Alissa Dinallo, publisher Hachette Australia and Victoria herself. We asked Alissa to shed some light on the process and share earlier versions that led to the final cover (last out of the ones below) In two sentences, ‘Kokomo’ was described as the story about two generations of women trying to understand love. It’s about finding your way in a ...world that wants you to stay put. Robert, the publisher, and Victoria, the author, had a pretty strong idea of what they were after for the cover of this gorgeous novel. Something contemporary and photographic with bold, clean typography. They also had a good idea of the type of photography they wanted too, and gave me a few images to work with and photographers to have a look at. With a clear direction, I really wanted to try and capture a sense of the modern woman, and the realities of life and love. Something I think ‘Kokomo’ as a novel absolutely embodies. I really enjoyed exploring this aesthetic. After a few meetings and tweaks, we landed on our final cover, with photography by Chantal Convertini. Which I love. Just perfect for this novel. We at ABDA certainly agree, and we suspect we’re not alone! ‘Kokomo’ by Victoria Hannan was published by Hachette Australia Books in July 2020. Hachette Australia was a sponsor of the 2020 ABDA Book Design Awards and ABDA is proud to feature their work in our Sponsor Series. #ABDAAwards2020 #ABDA2020Awards #BookDesignAwards #BookDesign #AustralianBookDesign #AustralianBookDesignersAssociation #ABDA
21.01.2022 Black Inc.’s latest blog post offers a fascinating glimpse into Regine Abos’ book design process, along with a beautifully fitting quote from Jhumpa Lahiri: ‘The right cover is like a beautiful coat, elegant and warm, wrapping my words as they travel through the world, on their way to keep an appointment with my readers. The wrong cover is cumbersome, suffocating. Or it is like a too-tight sweater: inadequate. A good cover is flattering. I feel myself listened to, understood. A bad cover is like an enemy; I find it hateful.’ We think ’Factory 19’ has found itself a very comfy outfit indeed!
21.01.2022 Attn publishers: the 2020 Award stickers are now available for all longlisted, shortlisted and winning books to celebrate their selection in the 68th Australian Book Design Awards! ABDA will reach out using contact details left when each project was originally submitted, however if you would like to make a query directly please contact us [email protected] #ABDAAwards2020 #ABDA2020Awards #BookDesignAwards #BookDesign #AustralianBookDesign #AustralianBookDesignersAssociation #ABDA
21.01.2022 "Designers Against Coronavirus was first launched as a digital archive and Instagram account back in March 2020 by Milan-based brand design studio Carosello Lab. It called out to artists for their personal visual interpretation of the current Coronavirus crisis and in two weeks it received over 2,000 submissions of work from illustrators and designers all over the world." The project has now been realised as a book, featuring a selection of 272 works and interviews with international creatives, with purchase proceeds going to the Italian Red Cross. You can browse the entire gallery of artworks here: https://www.designersagainstcoronavirus.com/
19.01.2022 Over on the blog! Our generous gold sponsors Opus Group give us a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the awards catalogue at Ligare Book Printers
18.01.2022 What book cover trends have you seen emerge in 2020? Best add 'enormous pink lady faces' to the list!
18.01.2022 A big thank you to our silver sponsors Tafeda for this beautiful embossing on our 2020 awards
18.01.2022 Guess what? The 2020 awards fun isn’t over just yet! The ABDA committee are busy packing your orders and we can’t wait for you to #unbox them all Haven’t ordered your catalogue or showbag yet? Never fear, there’s still a few left abda.com.au/2020_abda_packs #ABDAAwards2020 #ABDA2020Awards #BookDesignAwards #BookDesign #AustralianBookDesign #AustralianBookDesignersAssociation #ABDA
18.01.2022 The call for ABDA Committee Member Nominations is open! Nominations are welcome for the 2020/21 ABDA Committee, which will be elected during the AGM Thursday 1 October 2020. All current ABDA Professional Individual Members are eligible to nominate, vote or serve as committee members.... Our amazing volunteer ABDA committee members support the Australian Book Design industry through the annual Book Design Awards, advocacy, events and social promotion. As well as supporting each other as a super lovely group of professional comrades. To nominate yourself or another member go here mcusercontent.com//7e4f67e0-88c7-41b8-9b7e-579027518534/20 Nominations close Wednesday 23 September 2020!
17.01.2022 In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2020, why not check out some of these amazing titles from First Nations voices. NAIDOC Week is being held across the country from 8-15 November and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For more information visit: https://www.naidoc.org.au/
17.01.2022 Did you know a book conceptualised, edited and produced by children was shortlisted in the ABDA awards this year? The book, ‘The Sound of the Dark’, features work submitted by young writers from schools across Melbourne and was produced with assistance from not-for-profit 100 Story Building. Listen to book designer Regine Abos and contributing editor Raei Asegdom chat about the process below
15.01.2022 Congratulations to 2020 Emerging Designer of the Year, Akiko Chan! Read her Q&A on Black Inc.’s blog below
15.01.2022 We loved seeing your #unboxing posts across our socials last week! We hope our 2020 awards deliveries have brightened your days in these tough times. Want in on the fun? There’s still some showbags left! abda.com.au/2020_abda_packs
15.01.2022 Job Alert HarperCollins Books Australia are on the hunt for a Senior Designer! ‘The purpose of the role is to create industry-leading, genre-defining book-cover designs...and to demonstrate experience and leadership within the department as a senior member of the team.‘... Go here for all the details
15.01.2022 It’s Love Your Bookshop Day tomorrow! Don’t forget to celebrate with a visit to your favourite bookshop, whether it’s in person or online
13.01.2022 well-played, Pantone & Intimina!
11.01.2022 The #AustraliaReadsIndies Virtual Roadshow is set to start in half an hour, keep an eye out for the YouTube link from Australia Reads!
11.01.2022 And the September cover round-ups keep coming! Featuring talented ABDA member Josh Durham and esteemed 2020 book design awards judge Suzanne Dean spinemagazine.co/book-covers-we-love/28092020 casualoptimist.com//09/25/book-covers-of-note-september-2/
10.01.2022 In need of some bibliotherapy? Want to know what it is first? Put simply, the word ‘bibliotherapy’ is derived from the Greek words for book, ‘biblio’ and healing, ‘therapeia’. So, basically: book therapy. Bibliotherapy with State Library Victoria is a free, facilitated self-reflective approach, using stories and poems read aloud over a series of podcasts, to give everyone access to literature’s healing power.
10.01.2022 Congratulations to founding ABDA member Evi O., whose studio is featured in Eye Magazine’s very special 100th issue
09.01.2022 Our friends at AGDA have announced their 2020 Design Awards finalists and we’re thrilled to see many past and present ABDA members and winners included in the publications category! You can browse all the talent in their online gallery: https://www.agda.com.au/ag/agda-design-awards-2020/finalist
09.01.2022 Over on the blog! We’ve reached a huge week in the Australian publishing calendar, with books from some of the country’s biggest authors hitting shelves everywhere... Booktopia’s Brand and Content Manager, Mark Harding, took ABDA through his reasons for loving the covers
08.01.2022 Winners Announcement! It is our great privilege to celebrate the Winners of the 68th Australian Book Design Awards 2020 with our community. Please join with the ABDA committee as we recognise the bravest and brightest, the most original and beautiful books published in Australia in 2019! For a full list visit our website abda.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020.08.ABDAAwardWinners.pdf... #ABDAAwards2020 #ABDA2020Awards #ABDA #Australian #Book #Design #Awards #BookDesignAwards #DesignAwards #AustralianBookDesignersAssociation #Books #Publishing #Australian #BookDesign #AustralianBookDesign #BookDesignAwards #ABDA #BookAwards #Illustration #IllustrationAwards #AustralianPublishing #PublishingDesign #CoverDesign #Winners
06.01.2022 2021 design trend predictions are popping up already! Check out this typographic selection for some Friday font inspo... 'frontspo'?
04.01.2022 TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR / VIRTUAL ART BOOK FAIR is running virtually this year! From now until 23 November, you can go online and explore more than 200 exhibitor booths and participate in lectures, talks, signing events, and more! The unique virtual space is inspired by the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. So cool.
02.01.2022 Featuring A+ work from ABDA’s 2020 international judge, Suzanne Dean
02.01.2022 For those who missed out on the deluxe packs on Thursday: some snaps of the beautiful packaging designed by committee member Michelle Mackintosh, based on Jessica Horrocks’ 2020 awards catalogue design Even though the awards are over, your catalogue and showbag will live on! Both are still available to purchase but there aren’t many showbags left, so hurry abda.com.au/2020_abda_packs #ABDAAwards2020 #ABDA2020Awards #BookDesignAwards #BookDesign #AustralianBookDesign #AustralianBookDesignersAssociation #ABDA
