The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2012. 2013. VG SC Annual Bookbinding Competitio..

The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2012 ISBN: 3952384364 Author: Imhasly, Anisha; Aude Lehmann; Tan Walchli; et al Publisher: The Swiss Federal Office of Culture Release Date: 2013 Seller Category: BOOKS ON BOOKS Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Very Good Sku: 02286 Notes: Very Good 4to 12 3/4" x 8 3/4" white and black stiff paper back gatefold saddle-stitch, black lettering to front and back, minor wear to edges and tips, otherwise, clean, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. [4] 63 + 1 pp., replete with black-and-white images, Introduction by Anisha Imhasly, "Interview with the Jury" by Aude Lehmann and Tan Walchli, Books/Jury Reviews with 19 sections, Technical Data, essay "Jan Tschichold Award 2013: Francois Rappo Laudation" by Paul Barnes, and Jury 2013. Includes laid-in saddle-stitched booklet of text translated into German, French, and Italian. From the Introduction: "Every year 'The Most Beautiful Swiss Books' competition starts with the three-day jury meeting in Bern at the end of January...They assess the books on the basis of their conception, graphic design and typography, and particular attention is also given to innovation and originality." Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.