09 Aug Warp and Weft in Book Design
In my 8-year-long association with Tara Books, my role as a book designer has taken different forms. The projects I worked on with the team have included experiments with the form of the book and printing processes, working with various art and illustration styles, and finding typographic solutions to complex texts. But what has been the most valuable learning is understanding where design – and the designer – stands in relation to the many factors that influence the design process, from editorial decisions to production and financial constraints.
19 Jul Waterworld
Suresh Kumar: My pattern is of fish scales, and the drops of water that surround the fish.
19 Jul Leaves
Bhajju Shyam: My pattern is made up of linked leaf chains that make up the canopy of a tree.
19 Jul Trident
Gariba Singh Tekam: I’ve used three lines to stand for the trishul, the three-pronged trident of the gods.
19 Jul Cow Paths
Pradeep Marani: This is the pattern that a cow makes on the earth with her hooves.
19 Jul Crescent Moons
Anand Shyam: I’ve thought of half a moon, a crescent, and the path it takes through the sky.
19 Jul Path
Mansingh Vyam: These are the paths that a plow makes on the earth.
12 Jul Tree Covers: The Night Life of Trees Keeps Growing
By Gita Wolf & Divya VijayakumarOur enduring classic The Night Life of Trees is currently in its 15th English-language edition! Along with the 33 foreign language editions of the book, which have been published by our partners in 8 languages, this adds up to a staggering total of 120,864 copies worldwide! To celebrate its long-standing legacy, we’ve brought out a poster called Tree Covers, showcasing the many looks of this quintessential book.