2136 page shv think book

Irma boom is an amsterdambased graphic designer, specialized in making books. Conversely, her largest project, the shv think book, is a 26 page book published in english and chinese, which took her five years to research, design and edit. Shv think book 19961896, a 2,6 page document of the companys history, presented in reverse chronological order. The shv think book is her most celebrated work, and was acquired by the museum of modern art as an international icon of dutch design. Irma boom has received many awards, including a gutenberg prize, for her book designs. At more than 4 thick, the 2,6 page think book for shv holdings took designer irma boom 5 years to complete. The project began in 1991 with booms only prompt being to look for the unusual. The anniversary book was one of her biggest and communicated a narrative on the history of that company. The bold experimental approach to the projects often challenges the conventional or traditional books in both physical design and printed content. Boom had full access to the archives of the company and the family to aid her in conceiving what became a 2,6 page tome. Printed on 100% cotton pages, only 4,000 copies for private distribution, and 500 translated into chinese. The 2,6page shv think book 19961896, commissioned by shv holdings utrecht, designed by irma boom, 1996.

For five years boom worked with the editing and conceptdesign of the 2,6page shv think book 19961896, commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht and published in english and chinese. The bard graduate center also commissioned her to design the 2011 catalog knoll. At more than 4 inches thick and weighing in at nearly 8 pounds, the 2,6 page commemorative think book for shv, a dutch holding company, took designer irma boom 5 years to complete. Paul van vlissingen, owner of the dutch company shv steenkolen handels vereeniging, commissioned the noted book maker irma boom to create a volume to commemorate the anniversary of his familys firm. Boom has been the recipient of many awards for her book designs and was the youngest ever laureate to receive the prestigious gutenberg prize for her complete.

Weaving as metaphor for the american artist sheila hicks proclaimed the most beautiful book in the world by leipzig book fair in 2006 describes the tactile approach of booms. Shv think book 19961896 the book was a collaboration of designer irma boom and art historian johan pijappel. Mar 16, 2020 shv think book 19961896, a 2,6 page document of the companys history, presented in reverse chronological order. Shv think book 19961896, one of booms early commissions, is illustrative of her experimental and influential approach to book design. Paul fentener van vlissingen, ceo of the dutch conglomerate shv, tasked boom with creating a book to commemorate the centenary of his company.

Mar 21, 2016 the 1996 commission from dutch coal trader shv, the 2,6page shv think book 19961896 that put boom on the international map, is an essential choice. Irma boom has received many awards for her book designs and was the youngest laureate to be awarded the prestigious gutenberg prize for her complete oeuvre. Shv think book 18961996 by irma boom rare chinese edition. Boom introduced the idea of a fat book overtly thick book and has made more than 300 books, 100 of which are in the permanent collection of moma in new york. Yale university bulletin school of art 20172018 faculty. Booms design for the book weaving as metaphor by american artist sheila hicks 2006 received the the most beautiful book in the world award at the leipzig. For five years she worked editing and conceptdesign on the 26page shv think book 19961896, commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht. Design facts is a platform for sharing the inspiring, shocking.

For five years she worked editing and conceptdesign on the 26page shv think book 19961896 commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht. Flipped book design, book design inspiration, book. For five years 19901996 she researched, edited and designed the 26 page book shv think book 19961896 in english and chinese commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht. Nov 05, 2015 the 2,6 page commemorative shv think book 1996 which was antichronological and also devoid of page numbers and index became her international breakthrough. The book, commissioned by shv holdings in holland, is 26 pages and took irma five years to put together. The 2,6 page commemorative shv think book 1996 which was antichronological and also devoid of page numbers and index became her international breakthrough. Irma boom herself did the maths somehow and figured out that it would take 500 years before it has been around the whole globe.

Had total creative freedom, no budget, and five years to work on it. It needs 500 years to spread to all the places in the world. A conversation with irma boom amsterdambased book designer irma boom talks about bookmaking and her life in design. Reflections on the births and circulations of charismatic booksfrom deuteronomy to maos little red book. For five years 199096 she researched, edited, and designed the 26 page book shv think book 19961896 in english and chinese commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht. Courtesy of irma boom interior pages from shv think book 19961896, 1996. The book utilizes the nonlinear structure of the internet, which was then quite new. Irma boom is an amsterdambased graphic designer distinguished in making books.

Aug 09, 2010 the book is small because whenever i make a book, i start by making a tiny one. Irma booms think book for shv at more than 4 inches thick and weighing in at nearly 8 pounds, the 2,6 page commemorative think book for shv, a dutch holding company, took designer irma boom 5 years to complete. The think book was published in english and chinese. For five years they worked on the 26 page book shv think book 19961896 commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht and published in english and chinese. Irma booms think book for shv at more than 4 inches. The book contains no index or page numbers and is in reverse chronological order. The 1996 commission from dutch coal trader shv, the 2,6page shv think book 19961896 that put boom on the international map, is an essential choice. For five years she worked editing and conceptdesign on the 26 page book shv think book 19961896 commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht. The 2,6 page commemorative shv think book 1996 which was antichronological and also devoid of page numbers or an index became her international breakthrough. The anniversary book was one of her biggest and communicated a. The book turned out to be a landmark in her career. The book is small because whenever i make a book, i start by making a tiny one. Boom has been the recipient of many awards for her book designs and was the youngest ever laureate to receive the prestigious gutenberg prize for her complete oeuvre.

She worked on the 2,6 page shv think book as both editor and designer for five years. Such was the feted book designer irma booms response to the enigmatic people, who contacted her about a secret. Research for the book took place in amsterdam, paris, london, and vienna. To encourage readers to journey through the book in a nonlinear fashion, boom omitted page numbers, a table of contents, and an index. The 2,6 page commemorative shv think book 1996 which was. Shv think book 19961896, edited and designed by irma boom, 1996 follow design facts on twitter. Her design for weaving as metaphor by american artist sheila hicks was awarded the most beautiful book in the world at the leipzig book fair. Shv think book 19961896, edited and designed by irma boom, 1996 meer bekijken. Oog eye rotterdam eye hospital graphic design irma boom. Cutting into the charisma of the book enigma, drama, charisma. Pages are perforated and use different inks and typefaces. Shv think book 19961896, edited and designed by irma boom, 1996 see more. Image shv think book 19961896, edited and designed by irma boom, 1996. She has been the recipient of many awards for her book designs and was the youngestever laureate to receive the prestigious gutenberg prize for her complete oeuvre.

Notable volumes from a career spanning more than 300 books. Interviewed by christian lund at her home and studio in amsterdam, irma boom discusses and shows the book no. Irma booms think book for shv at more than 4 inches thi. H er clients include the rijksmuseum amsterdam, ferrari, vitra, the united nations, omarem koolhaas, and chanel. They have controlled the pace of its distribution, with only a few books distributed every year. Irma boom studied graphic design at the aki art academy in enschede. Irma boom on standing up for yourself, even in the face of. For five years she worked editing and conceptdesign on the 2,6page shv think book 19961896, commissioned by shv holdings in utrecht.

Boom was commissioned to create a jubilee for the coal trade company, shv. Centennial album jubileumboek aka thinkbook irma boom, johan pijnappel on. The 2,6 page book took five years to complete, and was finally published in 1996. Usually i make five, six or seven for each book, as filters for my ideas and to help me to see the structure clearly. The 2,6 page book was worked on for a span of five years before being published in 1996. Described as an icon of dutch design, it sits in the permanent collection of moma. Booms design for the book weaving as metaphor by american artist sheila hicks 2006 received the the most beautiful book in the world award at the. Commissioned by dutch company shv to create book about its 100 year history. Irma booms think book for shv irma boom, book design. Since 1992 boom has been a senior critic at yale university and she lectures and leads workshops worldwide. Shv think book 19961896, edited and designed by irma boom, 1996. In 1991 she founded irma boom office, which works nationally and internationally in both the cultural and commercial sectors.