MdW Atlas

Book coverMdW Atlas

MdW Atlas documents the cultural landscape of the seven Midwest states, offering a regional perspective beyond political borders. The book’s design reflects the region’s interconnectedness, emphasizing waterways rather than state lines. Essays vary in size, mirroring the scale and significance of the water bodies they reference. Children’s learning toys and tools recur throughout the book, connecting its sections and reflecting the map. The student jury appreciated the publication’s experimental and playful nature. Its size, weight, and design make it a captivating object, while its presentation of essays remains both accessible and engaging. The jury debated whether the chosen size was fully justified. While visually striking, the amount of black, printed, unused space could be reduced.

Edition: 2024
Date of publication: November 2024
Author: MdW Art
Language: English
Final editor: Mairead Case
Artist: MdW Art collective
Publisher: Public Media Institute, Chicago, Chicago
Graphic designer: Lu Liang (Rotterdam), Selina Landis (Den Haag )
Lithographer: Lu Liang, Rotterdam
Printer: Wilco Art Book, Amersfoort
Binder: Wilco Art Book, Amersfoort
Size book block (w x h x d in mm): 215 x 297 x 45 mm
Number of pages: 504
Print run: 600
Font and foundry: GT Alpina
Binding style: Sewn softcover
Paper for interior (grammage): Munken Print 115