WINNERS OF THE BRITISH BOOK DESIGN & PRODUCTION AWARDS ANNOUNCED!

The BPIF is delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 British Book Design & Production Awards, held at the stunning De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London on Tuesday 14 April.

There were 101 beautiful books on this year’s shortlist across 19 categories, showcasing the very best in book design, print and production. Beowulf (The Morris Edition) published by Books Illustrated, stole the spotlight – taking home both the overall Book of the Year award and winning its category for Excellence in Print Production. Judges described it as a ‘worthy winner’ noting that “the newly commissioned illustrations chime perfectly with the traditional elements, and the quarter bound finish makes this a book to treasure for years”.

We are always looking to inspire fresh talent in the industry, and our ever-popular student category was won by Rhys Lewis from UWE Bristol, who took home the trophy for his creative book, A Month's Celery Gets You Four Leeks Pay. The judges said, “this project stood out for its inventive use of materials, thoughtful design, varied production methods, and overall creativity. The concept was explored with confidence and originality, resulting in a distinctive and memorable piece”.

The evening was hosted for the third time by Anita Mangan, an accomplished designer and illustrator of nearly 100 books, including her own titles Bingo: An Illustrated Guide to Bingo Lingo and The Chinese Zodiac: A Seriously Silly Guide. She has created 5 best-selling children’s books, with 2 more releasing this year, including one for World Book Day, entitled The Fart That Broke World Book Day. Anita delivered a lively, awards-themed presentation, complete with a comedic poem that was met with enthusiastic applause.

Following  the awards celebration, each guest received a copy of the stunning Book of the Night, designed by EN-TE and printed by Northend on high quality paper by Sappi and EBB. Reflecting this year’s theme, BOUND, the book featured a beautiful display of binding by Diamond Print Services and showcased all shortlisted and winning books – a collection of all the talent of all this year’s finalists.

The BPIF would like to thank this year’s judges, as well as the supporters and sponsors without whom the Awards would not be possible: BookMachine, Canon, Diamond Print Services, Sappi, Northend, Muller Martini, Oxford Brookes University, Printing Charity, The Bookseller and Winter and Company.

And once again, a huge congratulations to all this year’s winners and finalists.