British Book Design and Production Awards, Wednesday 24 January 2024, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London
Categories
Best British Book
Exemplifying the highest standards of book design, production and printing, this category is open only to books that are published, printed, designed and bound in Great Britain and should serve as a celebration of the British Print Industry.
Best Student Book
This category is open to anyone studying in full or part time education on a recognised publishing, printing or design-based course within the UK and Ireland (there is no entry fee for this category). Please note that a signed letter from the student’s course professor must be included with the entry stating course, college and course dates.
Fine Binding & Limited Edition
Entries in this category should be a binding of excellent standard of craftmanship, alongside concept and design innovation. This category showcases the skills and fine detail applied to the book- binders art. Limited Edition is defined as a book with a print run of less than 1000 copies.
Brand / Series Identity
A minimum of four books needs to be submitted for this category with at least one book published in the relevant year. Each book should reflect and promote the series whilst extending the value of the ‘collection’.
Self-Published Books
A chance to celebrate and congratulate authors who have worked tirelessly to create their own ‘story’, by sourcing their own means and resources to design, print and publish. Entries are welcome for every subject area, provided by a 300 word evidencing self-promotion is accompanied on application.
Exhibition Catalogues
These need to have been produced to the highest standards of print quality, with fully documented entries and illustrations.
Photographic Books
These need to have been produced to the highest standards of print quality photos.
Art & Architecture Monographs
This category is suitable for the highest quality of image reproduction that should create something visually stunning for the high-end market.
Trade Illustrated
General non-fiction featuring a combination of illustrations and text that informs and educates the reader.
Lifestyle Illustrated
Living and lifestyle activities e.g. cooking, DIY, gardening with particular attention being given to consistently high standards of design and production.
Literature
Fiction, poetry, biography and letters – both hardback and paperback.
Educational Books
This applies to educational books produced for schools, colleges and universities. The ability to capture and retain the readers’ attention is important in this category.
Scholarly, Academic & Reference Books
For example atlases, research studies, should include clean designs, exceptional finishing and can be complimented with photography.
Children’s Trade
Children’s literature is divided into two categories age 0-8 and 9-16. One winner will be chosen from each age category.
Best Jacket/Cover Design
Full colour or monochrome book jackets. Attention should be given to the visual impact, creativity and design.
Graphic Novels
A graphic novel is a book made up of comic style content. This includes fiction, non-fiction, and anthologised work which we hope will reflect the changing trends in the UK books industry.
NEW: Sustainable Books
Entries in this category must demonstrate the levels of sustainability the book has achieved, from materials to production process. Entries can be supported by providing a written submission up to 300 words. This category is only open to books that are published, printed and bound in the UK.
Book of the Year
This will be selected from the winners of the other categories.