Boom introduced the idea of a fat book overtly thick book and has made more than 300 books, 100 of which. Its not an exaggeration to say that irma boom has designed some of the. Sep 17, 2017 hurricane irma made landfall over south florida on sunday, september 10th. Shv think book edited and designed by irma boom, 1996 book for shv, irma boom oversized object pushed the limit of the conventional book format, reconfiguring the traditional reading experience. After graduating she worked for five years at the dutch government publishing and printing office in the hague. The architecture of the book not only features books, but also corporate identity designs, postage stamps and posters. Boom deconstructs and rebuilds the book through a careful selection of everything from size, binding, paper type, typography, and even scent. Thanks to its huge format, the xxl edition also shows what remains hidden in the miniature book, revealing the specific elements of the design. Typical to irmas design is a unique treatment of the edge of the pages. Watch the internationally acclaimed icon of dutch design discuss her uncompromising design method. The architecture of the book is a reminder of the forms exciting possibilities. Distinguished book designer irma boom makes miniature versions of her books in an almost architectural manner. Jan 16, 2017 many of todays ebooks, by contrast, represent a provisional low point in the art of bookmaking, writes mr.
The university of amsterdam manages the irma boom archive, and the museum of modern art in new york has acquired her work for the permanent collection in the design and. Irma boom, biography in books thick mini book full of color illustrations beautyandthebook. Watch her demonstrate and discuss these unique miniature books, which are. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Irma boom born 15 december 1960 in lochem, gelderland, netherlands, is a dutch graphic designerwho specializes in book making. Boom studied graphic design at the aki art academy in enschede. Irma boom, one of the worlds foremost book designers, discusses her working methods, preferences, and the nature of freerange design. Irma boom the distribution of information has always been dependent on its changing form. Louisa ermelino mar 09, 2018 im in rome at the american academy. This miniature book contains a complete overview of irma booms oeuvre, with commentary and more than 450 full colour illustrations in 704 pages with printed edges boom is known. A book by boom is an experience, an object to be appreciated in its own right, even when its technically just a vehicle for another artist. Such was the feted book designer irma booms response to the enigmatic people, who contacted. Most recently, she completed a book commissioned by chanel, the parisian fashion house, for its chanel no. The architecture of the book miniature edition, lecturis, 20. Irma boom has 17 books on goodreads with 179 ratings. The monochromatic white pages provide the perfect backdrop for boom to display her raised, braillelike patterns. Dutch designer, irma boom has spent her career questioning book.
Irma booms book appears to lack both commonalities. I found booms biography in books to be extremely whimsical and playful just in its size alone. They are identical except that one is minuscule just 4. Weaving as metaphor was named most beautiful book in the world. On february 24th 2012, volume sat down with irma boom to discuss among other things her practice, her work. Oct 30, 20 irma boom has become one of the most widely renowned and laureated book designers in the world today. The latest issue of volume marks a special jubilee. Irma boom is the queen of books a dutch graphic artist revolutionizes bookmaking. Graphic designer irma boom has made over 250 books, 50 of which are in the permanent collection of the museum of modern art in new york.
The classic book cant escape that and is now feeling it. Most recently, she completed a book commissioned by chanel, the. Sep 02, 20 irma boom the distribution of information has always been dependent on its changing form. Irma booms library, where pure experimentalism is on the. I go from analogue, to digital, then back to analogue, she says. Irma, how many books are you working on at the moment. Browse and buy a vast selection of irma boom books and collectibles on. Boom has been described as the queen of books, having created over 300 books and is well reputed for her artistic autonomy within her field. Booms work also includes special editions such as her recently produced allwhite, inkless book for the perfume chanel no. Graphic designer irma boom is the woman behind some of the most stunning books to have been published in the last decade. A graphic designer with an architectural, experimental approach to format and design narrative, boom has created more than 300 books, including cooper hewitts own collection handbook. And in classic boom style, its not what youd expect. If electronic media is a practical tool for conveying information, books are information sculpture. She sees her books as objects, that communicate ideas and stories, and speak to all human senses.
Sep 22, 2015 when it finally came out after a process of four years, the response was overwhelmingly positive, and the book has since become booms own manifesto for a book. Created by renowned book maker irma boom, chanel no. The sheets are completely white and blind embossed throughout. Throughout her career, irma has balanced design with academia. In 1991 she founded irma boom office, which works nationally and internationally in both the cultural and commercial sectors for clients such as rijksmuseum amsterdam, museum boijmans van beuningen, ferrari, vitra. Watch her demonstrate and discuss these unique miniature books, which are among the. The one practicality it may be associated with is its portability. A genius of book design creates a tome with no ink. Amsterdam irma boom pays careful attention to word choice. Booms embossing play with the senses, capturing the essence of the chanel ndegree5 fragrance through touch.
Irma boom, the book designer seeing her work through the prism of architecture, has indeed got it all. The devastation left in the storms wake caused the state to go dark. Mar 18, 2007 amsterdam when irma boom suggested designing a book in an unusually squat size and shape, it didnt go down well with the publisher. Her often ingenious solutions to individual book productions have gained her international fame and her work is now collected by many leading museums such as the moma in new york. 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. Its not practical by literary standards and to many, seems aimless. The intimate history of the worlds most famous perfume is that i really enjoyed mazzeos book the hotel on place vendome. Irma boom netherlands, 1960 is an editorial design activist who, after working for the dutch government printing office, founded irma boom office in amsterdam in 1991. The book tells the story of gabrielle chanel and the making of chanel no. From now on, books will be judged by how well they awake this materiality, because the decision to create a book at all would be based on a definite choice of paper as a medium. In the interview she shows a selection of her models as well as her published miniature books, such as the architecture of the book 20, which offers a. Mar 09, 2012 the latest issue of volume marks a special jubilee.
Booms many clients include the rijksmuseum in amsterdam, chanel, ferrari and camper. Dutchborn irma boom makes part of a very small selection of people that most inspired the creation of mishmash. Her often ingenious solutions to individual book productions have gained her international fame and her work is now collected by many leading museums such. Boom designed each page with line drawings or small graphicstyle dots.
Watch her demonstrate and discuss these unique miniature books, which are among the worlds smallest. Potential threat to the leeward islands, puerto rico, bahamas and the united states september 03 2017 01. The book is pages and 5 cm thick, a nod to the perfumes name. Nor did her insistence that it should have a white cover. Irma is widely recognized as one of the worlds foremost book designers, distinguished by her experimental approach to fo. Mar 21, 2016 open now at amsterdams slewe gallery, under cover is an exhibition of seminal book design by irma boom. Irma boom has become one of the most widely renowned and laureated book designers in the world today. Since then she has produced 200 books and has taught classes at yale university in the us and the van eyck academy in maastrich.
Her work is showcased at the university of amsterdam library. Seth siegelaub and jack wendlers xerox book, 1968, is one of the 12 books in the exhibition that boom considers crucial in her work as a designer. Nov 01, 2010 the reason i picked up the secret of chanel no. Celebrated dutch book designer irma boom continues to push the boundaries of book design by defying the conventional use of publishing materials and printing. With the use of unfamiliar formats, materials, colors, structures, and typography she makes the book into a visual and haptic experience. Graphic designer irma boom is the woman behind some of the most. Irma boom 1960 is an amsterdambased graphic designer specializing in book design. Each week louisiana channel publishes videos about and with artists within visual art, literature, architecture, design etc. With text by mathieu lommen and notes by irma boom. This is an overview of booms career with an introduction by rem koolhaas and text by mathieu lommen. When it finally came out after a process of four years, the response was overwhelmingly positive, and the book has since become booms own manifesto for a book. Irma boom designed a book for the perfume chanel no. About contact jobs press sign up for our newsletter.
The millions affectedby power outages, storm damage, and floodinginclude some of my friends, teachers, and favorite florida authors. This updated editon includes 96 new pages, and new introduction by rem koolhaas. Irma boom, the architecture of the book was comprised of two 800page publications. Type west is kicking off its fall season of lectures and workshops with celebrated dutch designer irma boom. Written by the renowned design critic alice rawsthorn and designed by the awardwinning book designer irma boom, it describes how warlords, scientists, farmers, hackers, activists, and designers have used design to different ends throughout history. The classic book cant escape that and is now feeling it acutely. The dutch graphic designer irma boom is one of the most wellknown contemporary book designers. Her think book for a giant coal company has become an international icon of dutch design. Irma booms library, where pure experimentalism is on the shelf. Created by renowned bookmaker irma boom, chanel no.
Life, death, and betrayal at the hotel ritz in paris. On february 24th 2012, volume sat down with irma boom to discuss among other things her practice, her work with volume. Irma boom born 1960121515 december 1960 in lochem, gelderland, netherlands, is a dutch graphic designerwho specializes in book making. Louisiana channel has the aim of disseminating knowledge of art and informing the public. Reinventing the look even smell of a book the new york times. Interviewed by christian lund at her home and studio in amsterdam, irma boom discusses and shows the book no.
Her bold experimental approach to her projects often challenges the convention of traditional books in both. Best known for her unique design process, irma boom is one of the worlds foremost book designers. In this book, from one view the colors read as tulips and from the other way you can read a poem by gerrit achterberg. Louisiana channel is a nonprofit video channel for the internet launched by the louisiana museum of modern art in november 2012. Although digital techniques are the norm in publishing, irmas approach depends on her rigorous investigation into all aspects of bookmaking. Irma boom is an amsterdambased graphic designer specialising in book making. The smell of a newly printed page, the familiar crease of a spine resting in your hand and perhaps more significantly, the endless adaptations of its traditional form. I go from analogue, to digital, then back to analogue. Boom, im really fond of video images, i put lines in the image to give it a feeling of 1996 and the future.
A genius of book design creates a tome with no ink wired. Join facebook to connect with irma boom and others you may know. Boom is known for making tiny models of all her books, which proved inspiration for this tiny book. Both editions also include a specimen from a book recently designed for chanel, the pages of which are blind embossed throughout. This is the facebook page for the irma boom archive. On this rare visit to san francisco, boom will use an overhead camera to present several of her books from the archives collection, exploring the process of creating each one, and demonstrating the tactile and sensory possibilities of the form. Submarine channel irma boom profile submarine channel. 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.
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