PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This book covering the work of photographer Masahisa Fukase is about 'love and death'. The editorial framework is simple: it begins with the slaughter of a pig and ends with the birth of a newborn. In the middle of the book is a red section, which emphasizes the relationship between love and death. Images are placed in the top left corner in the book's first section, while in the second part, images are bottom right aligned. The two sections complement one another – like the front and back cover, which are black and white. Crafted by hand, the book's binding allows the spine to be separated by the front and back cover. Halfway through the journey of life and death, in the middle of the book, is a red stripe of paper, which contains the book's essay. The red paper is very tactile, reminding readers of the rough texture of pig's skin.
BOOK INFORMATION
Trim Size: 9.45X12.6
Number of Pages: 84
Binding Method: Hardcover binding with separate spine in three different materials
Paper: Lessebo design white 130gr, Curious Matter Désirée Red 135gr
Typefaces: Synt
CREDIT INFORMATION
Creative Director: Edwin van Gelder
Art Director: Edwin van Gelder
Book Designer: Edwin van Gelder and Christian Knöpfel
Jacket/Cover Designer: Edwin van Gelder
Illustrator:
Photographer: Masahisa Fukase
Picture Editor: Edwin van Gelder
Production Director: Edwin van Gelder
Production Coordinator: Tomo Kosuga
Production Artist:
Other Credits:
Kill the Pig, Masahisa Fukase
Category
Book and Cover
Description
Book Title: Kill the Pig, Masahisa Fukase
Design Firm/Agency: Mainstudio
Publisher: the(M) editions and IBASHO
Author/Editor: Marie Sepchat (the(M) editions) and Martijn van Pieterson (IBASHO)
Juror Comments
"The grid for the copy is smart and considered. I love how it pushes right up to the edge, but doesn't over extend." —Brian Johnson
“This book doesn't just stop at this stand-out inventive cover—the interior hails a gorgeous grid with beautiful white space and engaging pacing that keeps my attention. I cannot quite find the words to express how psyched I was to see those red pages right in the heart of the book—beckoning the cover and the overall content of the book. Oh, and that trim size! Well done.” —Kimberly Varella
Winner Status
- 50 Books Winner
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