books, guides + publications

books & publications

reading experiences, guides, and book objects

scope

Concept presentations, artist books, guides, and long-form publications — from early layout explorations to production-ready typography and material decisions.

clients & collaborators

Cultural institutions, independent publishers, and collaborators working across film, literature, and design.

Kahlil Gibran Co — book concept

Kahlil Gibran Co is treated as a reading object and reference tool, translating a dense body of work into a clear, contemporary layout. Early pages set up the structure; the core spreads on pages 8 and 9 present the final proposed design language for the book.

Overview excerpt from the Kahlil Gibran Co book concept, showing opening pages and typographic structure.
Overview spread setting out hierarchy, margins, and pacing for the Kahlil Gibran Co concept presentation.
Proposed design for pages 8 and 9 of the Kahlil Gibran Co concept book, focusing on type and layout.
Proposed design for pages 8–9 — the core spread where typography, annotation, and spacing are tuned for extended reading.
Detail from the Kahlil Gibran Co book concept, focusing on typographic detail and annotations.
Detail view of the Kahlil Gibran Co layout, highlighting the relationship between body text, annotation, and margin notes.

format

Concept presentation built as a working prototype for a full-length publication, with layouts prepared for print and screen review.

books for film & culture

Alongside concept work, the studio collaborates on books that sit at the intersection of film, culture, and design. Layouts balance documentation and narrative, making space for stills, essays, and archival material.

Mockup of multiple books and publications designed by the studio.
Mockup showing a small library of publications, capturing the range from guides and catalogues to more experimental formats.
Printed book detail showing binding, paper stock, and edge treatment.
Printed detail focusing on binding, paper stock, and how the book handles in use.
Printed spread from a publication, featuring photography and text layout.
Spread balancing stills and text, tuned for comfortable reading and clear navigation through the content.

in parentheses & other titles

Covers and interior layouts are developed as part of a broader visual language. Typeface selection, hierarchy, and image placement are tuned so titles can stand alone on a shelf while still feeling part of a shared ecosystem.

Cover design for the book In Parentheses.
Cover for In Parentheses, designed as a quiet but confident object within the broader collection.
Books and publications photographed in an everyday reading environment.
Publications in an everyday setting, emphasizing how materials, format, and scale feel in use rather than just on press sheets.