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The Birth of a Book Scientific Publication

Urszula Gireń Scientific Publication Print Friday, 9 October 2026

The Birth of a Book

The Birth of a Book is a printed publication about book design in 16th century Poland. The book presents old prints at real size, so readers can see the original formats. The dust jacket shows the imposition method used for the old octavo format. A ribbon bookmark marks the heights of folio, quarto and octavo books. Woodcuts on the title pages are printed in color inversion, recalling matrices covered with black ink. The format is 256 by 320 millimeters, with 560 pages and about 1200 illustrations. The aim is to explain Renaissance printing methods to a wide readership.

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Memories of the East Street in Xi'an Book

Qun Song Book Print Thursday, 8 October 2026

Memories of the East Street in Xi'an

Memories of the East Street in Xi'an is a book that records the history and daily life of East Street, a main street of the city of Xi'an. The book is divided into three units and a separate leaflet, and includes hand-drawn illustrations, architectural mapping, trademark advertisements, documentary photographs and copies of newspapers. Interviews, old objects and collected images together form a civic archive of the street. Several printing methods are applied, among them embossing and silver printing, to recall the marks of past decades.

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Kon Paper Magazine

Julia Hell Magazine Print Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Kon Paper

Kon Paper is a magazine for literature and culture. The magazine presents three sections: essay, feuilleton and word art. The layout explores the boundaries between text forms and places them in new contexts, with a separate grid for each section. Illustrations by changing artists accompany the texts. The format measures 220 by 275 millimetres and holds 52 pages, bound with two staples through the spine. Recycled paper and environmentally friendly inks are used for printing. The redesign of 2020 aimed at a durable magazine that readers keep on their shelves.

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Muzha Edit Interactive Booklets

YI-HSI LIN Interactive Booklets Print Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Muzha Edit

This project explores the natural environment of Muzha through a set of three booklets on plants, animals, and geology. It translates local knowledge into accessible visual narratives, supported by material and printing techniques. Lenticular elements create shifting visuals, while layered translucent pages reveal content progressively. This combination of interaction and visual storytelling transforms reading into an engaging experience, encouraging exploration and strengthening the connection between people and their surroundings.

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After a Bird Fell Down Book

Shu-Wei Chang Book Print Monday, 5 October 2026

After a Bird Fell Down

After a Bird Fell Down is a picture book that combines the structure of a hole book and a pop-up book. The book measures 105 by 150 millimetres and is about 27 millimetres thick, close to the size of a small bird. As the pages are turned, the hole grows larger and the sprout rises higher, while the book itself becomes thinner. The cover is white, has a sand-like texture and holds a transparent sticker printed with a green feather inside a debossed recess. The design shows that passing time brings both loss and new growth.

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Nua Calendars Book Design

Qian Wenwen Book Design Print Sunday, 4 October 2026

Nua Calendars

This book is based on the unique position of Nanjing University of the Art (NUA) in the history of Chinese art education and cultural development. It aims to present a comprehensive overview of the school's history and the achievements of its teachers and students. It selects important historical documents, works by teachers and students, and utilizes various threads to highlight NUA's role as a pioneer in higher art education in modern China. It utilizes off-white artistic paper and adopts the format of an old-fashioned calendar, presenting a unique texture reminiscent of that era.

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Designer Highlight of the Day

Designer Highlight of the DaySpecial CoverageFriday, 2 October 2026

Leading Designers, Star Architects and Top Innovators.

Every great design begins with a remarkable creative mind. Everyday, we put the spotlight on an exceptional designer, star architect, creative leader or innovator whose work stands out. Explore award-winning portfolios, notable projects and career achievements of leading creators worldwide. Visit us daily to discover talented people.

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