The catalogue The Best Dutch Book Designs 2022 was designed by Akiko Wakabayashi, who has given form to the jury report on the 33 Best Dutch Book Designs of 2022. Alongside an introduction discussing developments and trends from the past year, the catalogue contains an ode to the book written by artist Natasja Kensmil. The catalogue is completed by a detailed technical specification of each book. Each year, the selection is exhibited in the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and a number of other ven...

This year marks the 60th occasion of the Best Dutch Book Designs, and the selection to choose from was even larger than usual. More than 320 books were submitted to the jury for consideration, which can be taken as a sign that bookmaking is alive and well. Ultimately, 33 books stood up to the experts’ critical examination and now carry the title of “best”. Besides craftsmanship, the jury looked for balance in this year’s group. From technical tours de force and concepts that make you ...

33 – De Best Verzorgde Boeken|The Best Dutch Book Designs 2020 is ontworpen door Tessa van der Waals. Zij laat de keurselectie van 33 boeken de revue passeren aan de hand van 33 thema’s. Thema’s ‘die de vele eigenschappen van het object boek reflecteren. Van buitenkant tot binnenkant, van de structuur van het papier, via de inkt en het drukken tot het binden’. De verbeelding van de 33 thema’s is binnen elk thema volgens eenzelfde, van tevoren vastgesteld vergrotingspercentage en c...