Footprint - Peter Delpeut - De Best Verzorgde Boeken

Hats off to the binder of this complex book! Footprint is made up of two printing sheets, ingeniously folded together to make 64 pages. The content is an investigation of the relationship between map and landscape; the form is an investigation of the relationship between map and book. This is not an atlas – rather, it has the look of a field guide. An impression reinforced by the book’s materiality and format; from the supple linen-coated cover to the choice of paper for the body. Although the jury were not fully able to comprehend the visual investigation, this is a book that through its form and rhythm invites the reader to delve further into its mysteries. And, in spite of the initially complex-looking navigation, with just a little study this turns out to be pretty easy. Subtle details, such as the fact that the contour of an airstrip – a recurring motif within the investigation – is printed on one side in UV ink, make Footprint an object that intrigues and fascinates.