Sorry, jouw schuld

Book coverSorry, jouw schuld
Book coverSorry, jouw schuld
Book coverSorry, jouw schuld
Book coverSorry, jouw schuld
Book coverSorry, jouw schuld
Book coverSorry, jouw schuld
Book coverSorry, jouw schuld

The weight and format of the book immediately signal a sense of intention, offering a tactile preview of what lies within. It has a blocky layout, oversized images and heavy typography command attention, while the use of white space guides the reader’s gaze back to the essence.

Minimalist yet assertive, the design speaks clearly: Don’t look for distractions — there are none. Focus on what’s being said. Black-and-white halftone imagery, staple binding, and a screen-printed linen spine evoke the raw, handmade feel of DIY zines — publications long associated with political activism and independent thought. These choices aren’t just aesthetic; they ground the book in a visual and cultural tradition of resistance.

Adding a touch of wit, the changing image along the book’s edge captures the spirit of the narrative. It’s playful, self-aware, and subtly ironic — perfectly echoing the tone of the content. In every detail, the design amplifies the story, becoming a part of the message itself.

Edition: 2024
Date of publication: June 2024
Author: Rutger Bregman, Hilde Brontsema, Femke van Hout, Roxane van Iperen, Cas van Kleef, Jaap Toorenaar
Language: Dutch
Image editor: Midas Boering
Artist: Midas Boering
Publisher: Midas Boering, Amsterdam
Graphic designer: Midas Boering (Amsterdam)
Printer: Grand Prix Copyrette, Amsterdam
Binder: HKU Boek en Typografie werkplaats (Midas Boering), Utrecht
Size book block (w x h x d in mm): 205 x 296 x 20
Number of pages: 400
Print run: 25
Price: € 30
Font and foundry: Degular (OH no Type), Garamond Premier (Adobe Originals)
Binding style: Self-cover: two book blocks stacked and stapled, with a grey linen cap glued around the spines (Assuan 5009 Grijs, Jansen – Wijsmuller & Beuns); cold-glued
Paper for interior (grammage): 80gsm BalancePure®, Papyrus
Special features: Cover and interior printed in black on both sides; linen cap screen-printed in white (Midas Boering at the HKU workshop); black bands (1 mm wide) printed at the edge of the pages forming images on the edge of the book block; poster (420 x 594 mm) folded crossways, printed on one side at a Riso stencil machine (A2) using HD Black and Metallic Gold ink (Midas Boering at printer De Kijm & Zonen, The Hague); packaged in a brown C4 V-gusset Manilla envelope (Enveloppe Nederland), printed on one side at a Riso stencil machine (A3) using black ink (Midas Boering, printer De Kijm & Zonen)