BOSTON: A CENTURY OF RUNNING
Rodale Press, Inc.
A 256 page, hardbound book commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Boston Marathon. More than 200 historical and contemporary photos were combined with chronological text to tell the story of this historical event. Black and white photos were printed as multi-color quadtones and collaged in a manner reminiscent of a scrapbook.
CHOCOLATE EPIPHANY
Clarkson Potter / Random House
Chocolate Epiphany is a 256 page comprehensive dessert cookbook with recipes for everything chocolate—from easy cookies to show-stopping cakes. The book features celebrated French pastry chef, François Payard, owner of one of New York City’s favorite bakeries.
HIP HOLLYWOOD HOMES
Clarkson Potter / Random House
Hip Hollywood Homes is a 208 page book that features 21 Los Angeles based tastemakers’ homes which include designers, artists, stylists, producers, directors, and entrepreneurs. The book is a collection of homes ranging from traditional, mid-century modern, to ultra modern – everything and anything hip and Hollywood.
JEREMY LIVES
Blurb Books
A 192-page full color book chronicalling a talented and promising teen who suddenly died two weeks before his high school graduation. The book is a visual survey of how a community pulled together and transformed grief into a raw and compelling collection of artwork and prose. In JEREMY LIVES, family and friends of 17-year-old Jeremy Collins pay tribute to him with an outpouring of songs, poems, drawings, letters, comics, photos, and Facebook posts. Juxtaposed against a collection of Jeremy's works, this moving anthology provides an intimate and life affirming glimpse into the hearts and souls of today’s teens and reveals universal truths of life, love and loss. Proceeds from the book go to "The Jeremy Collins Memorial Fund," which donates money to non-profit organizations that promote art, travel, and writing for students – including the Jeremy Collins/Drake Scholarship Foundation and the Global Education and Action Network.
LET THE FLAMES BEGIN
W.W. Norton & Company
Book cover design for a barbecue cookbook, “Chock-a-block full of outrageous opinions, indispensable tips, sizzling recipes, and tall tales in short. It’s everything a barbecue book should be,” says Steven Raichlen, award-winning cookbook author and chef. The approach was to create a cover that presented the subject matter in a visually upscale and fresh manner that would stand out among other barbecue cookbooks and would reflect the gourmet nature and alternative approach to the book’s recipes.
MADE IN JAPAN: TRANSISTOR RADIOS OF THE ‘50s AND ‘60s
Chronicle Books
Book cover and spreads from Made in Japan, a 108 page book that looks at the Japanese transistor radio and explores how it became a reflection of American pop culture of the period. The book explores the design elements of the radios that emulated everything from coffee shop architecture to automotive design and op art and captures what makes the transistor radio special. This book was featured on the cover of The New York Times Book Review.
MAJESTIC METROPOLITAN HOMES
Clarkson Potter Publishers
The title of the book, Majestic Metropolitan Living, neatly sums up it's raison d'etre – to showcase jaw-dropping urban homes. There are no sprawling suburban McMansions within the pages of this wide, square book, but rather a carefully curated selection of oversized city interiors, complete with detailed essays about each space. Bold type and large photos capture the essence of the majestic spaces.
SEIN OFF: THE FINAL DAYS OF SEINFELD
Harper Entertainment Books
Sein Off is a collection of photographs and intimate quotes from the cast members of the infamous television show. The book captures thoughts on the years of working together and reflections on the finality of the last show. Pulitzer prize-winning photographer David Kennerly was given unlimited access on the set of Seinfeld, capturing the last laughs and moments of the final episode.
SMALL BITES, BIG NIGHTS
Clarkson Potter / Random House
Small Bites, Big Nights is a 256 page hard-bound recipe and entertaining book from celebrity chef Govind Armstrong. Full of sumptuous photographs that reflect the spirit of the sensual food, the book is a “must-have” how-to book for all who love to entertain.
THE SUMMERTIME ANYTIME COOKBOOK
Clarkson Potter Publishers
Summertime Anytime Cookbook is a 256 book with simple, colorful recipes from Dana Slatkin’s celebrated Santa Monica, California hotel; Shutters on the Beach. The book is thematically divided into chapters Sunny Days, Cloudy Days, Balmy Nights, Stormy Nights, Misty Mornings, and Beach Basics. Perfect rain or shine, the appealing, fuss-free dishes are Shutters favorites. The book also offers inventive style and entertaining ideas for casually elegant beach living.
THE MAKING OF EVITA
Harper Collins Publishers
The Making of Evita captures the vision of filmmaker Alan Parker in turning the life of historical icon Eva Perón into a compelling, contemporary Hollywood film. Starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, the book illustrates the massive undertaking and attention to historic detail in bringing Buenos Aires in the late 40s and 50s back to life with impeccable authenticity and stunning imagery.
