NoGood ✌️ on Nostr: The thought of producing an art book had simmered in the back of my mind for years. ...

The thought of producing an art book had simmered in the back of my mind for years. As an illustrator, I've always been drawn to artist books and self-published zines, yet I was well aware of the work required, and never mustered up the courage to start.

Until I stumbled upon a beautifully designed book that ignited the spark I needed. That book was Project Japan: Metabolism Talks. It was the opposite of the large, loud, colourful books that scream for attention, of which I saw so many while hunting for inspiration.

I wanted to create a book like Project Japan, and all my design decisions flowed from it. I chose matte textured stock, the kind commonly used for printing novels. The typography is Untitled Sans by Klim Type Foundry, close to Arial or Helvetica, and as the name implies, it's not an outspoken typeface. The cover is also a matte softcover, reinforcing the feel of a 'zine on steroids'.

I wanted to create a humble artist book. I hope I succeeded.

https://nogood.studio/the-nogood-book