PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A Purgatory of Nuns—meant to be read as a collective noun—is an assortment of original mixed media collages created by artist, Julie Speed. What began as a simple act of fun and revenge soon morphed into an extensive post-life rehab. The result is a beautiful series of nuns (and a few priests) who’ve been reassigned protections instead of beatings by Julie’s knife, brush, and wit. The book design itself is minimal in form and focused on materials. The "vegan" leather paper cover with a gold stamp was the perfect nod to traditional bible and hymnal codex design.
BOOK INFORMATION
Trim Size: 5.75 x 8 inches
Number of Pages: 92
Binding Method: Perfect
Paper: Cougar 100lb uncoated bright white text sheet, Cover is Neenah Black Leatherlike 133lb cover
Typefaces: Caslon Swash; Albertina
CREDIT INFORMATION
Creative Director: Lindsay Starr
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A Purgatory of Nuns
Category
Book and Cover
Description
Book Title: A Purgatory of Nuns
Design Firm/Agency: Cattywampus Press
Publisher: Cattywampus Press
Author/Editor: Julie Speed
Juror Comments
“The mixed media collages interwoven throughout the book are beautifully situated around the calligraphic script. The black paper and minimal text evoke a dramatic and bold visual experience.” —Kelly Walters
Winner Status
- 50 Books Winner
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