{"id":31824,"date":"2026-11-07T09:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T08:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debestverzorgdeboeken.nl\/?p=31824"},"modified":"2026-11-07T09:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T08:36:33","slug":"the-best-dutch-book-designs-commemorates-honours-and-celebrates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debestverzorgdeboeken.nl\/en\/news\/the-best-dutch-book-designs-commemorates-honours-and-celebrates\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Dutch Book Designs commemorates, honours, and celebrates"},"content":{"rendered":"

This fall is an exciting time in every respect for The Best Dutch Book Designs. The foundation and its entire network are mourning the sudden passing of its director late summer of this year. Nevertheless, starting November 6, a magnificent selection of books will once again be on display at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, two of which have since received international recognition. And The Best Dutch Book Designs competition has now been around for a hundred years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Best Dutch Book Designs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, The Best Dutch Book Designs foundation celebrates the best that the graphic design field has to offer: up to 33 books made with heart and soul. These are books that stand out for connecting content with exceptional design, commissioning, and high-quality lithography, printing, and binding.\u00a0<\/span>The judging takes place every year in late January. In addition to the professional jury, there is a student jury. Both selections are exhibited in the fall at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and a catalog is also published.<\/p>\n

Director Esther Scholten<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of July, the director who had led The Best Dutch Book Designs for over ten years passed away completely unexpectedly. The board then did everything in its power to ensure that the planned activities could still take place. Prior to the opening of the exhibition at the Stedelijk, which brings together the entire professional community, there will be a private event. We will then reflect on the significance of Esther Scholten. She is featured in this year\u2019s catalog. And the book to be published in honour of the centennial will be dedicated to her.<\/p>\n

The Harvest of 2025<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier this year, the professional jury selected 33 books from 281 submissions that, in addition to their content, stand out in terms of design, lithography, typography, materials, and printing and binding techniques. The student jury\u2014composed of graphic design students from six different art academies\u2014made its own selection. It is striking that there are so many books (9 titles) that address current social issues such as the war in Gaza and the nitrogen crisis. Another notable feature of the professional jury\u2019s selection is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n