One project down

Posted on October 31, 2006 — 4 Comments

Just finished up my first project for the book design course, after spending many a late night at the department. We were tasked with laying out the first book from the Kamasutra (it has seven books). The first book is mostly concerned with the contents of the other seven, so it’s not particularly spicy. We also had three commentaries to fit in there, including commentary on commentary. So, it was in need of an academic treatment, rather than the dirty picture book that you’re probably envisioning.

The book managed to come out at an even 32 pages, which makes for a nice signature with simple binding. Anyway, it’s finished and I’m happy with final product for now. It’s about 1:00 in the morning, and I’m ready to crash (the post is back-dated to sneak in under the October banner). Here are a few photos:

Book Design Project 1: The Kamasutra

Book Design Project 1: The Kamasutra

Book Design Project 1: The Kamasutra

Book Design Project 1: The Kamasutra

Just to note: the paper is white, the photos were taken late this evening without a flash and with little care.

Seitz 6x17 camera, weighing in at a hefty 160 megapixels.

Penguin by Design, a collection of Penguin book covers from Joe Kral.

How to cook a steak.

Christie's drastically underestimates the disposable income available to tech nerds. The Star Trek auction hauls in way more money than initial estimates.

Lego ice bricks are awesome.

UK Photographers Rights. Not definitive, but a good overview of the law.

Perian is a Quicktime component that allows you to play almost anything on a mac (without VLC).