Book Design
DESIGN TALKS plus · Season 2016 · Episode 14
Our topic this time is book design. We explore every aspect of a book's physical properties: from the cover, to paper, printing and dimensions. The rise of the Internet and e-readers mean fewer books are being sold worldwide. In response many designers are playing with the qualities that make physical books such a pleasure. Book designer Shin Sobue is in the studio as our guide to the world of Japanese book design.
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Season
2016
Episode
14
Air Date
28/Jul/2016
Air Time
—
Runtime
30 min
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Our topic this time is book design. We explore every aspect of a book's physical properties: from the cover, to paper, printing and dimensions. The rise of the Internet and e-readers mean fewer books are being sold worldwide. In response many designers are playing with the qualities that make physical books such a pleasure. Book designer Shin Sobue is in the studio as our guide to the world of Japanese book design.
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