Anne-Sophie Berting2002
I’m a bookbinder and graphic designer currently studying at ArtEZ University of the Arts. I’m particularly interested in book design, printed matter, archiving, bookbinding and have a deep passion for traditional crafts. I
enjoy a collaborative creative process. My work is driven by a commitment to craftsmanship, with a keen eye for detail, colour combinations and clarity of design. Whether it’s crafting custom books, designing layouts, or preserving the beauty of traditional techniques, my goal is always to produce work that is both functional and visually compelling.
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Illuminated manuscripts (redesign)
DATE: June 2024
DESIGN: Anne-Sophie Berting
BINDING: Anne-Sophie Berting
PRINTING: Laserprint
PAPER: EOS 2.0 120gsm
TYPEFACE: Athelas
DIMENSIONS: 200mm x 280mm x 35mm
MATERIAL: linnen, flax, parchment and
acrylic paint
The Project Gutenberg e-Book of Illuminated Manuscripts written by John William Bradley, redesigned using 1 font and 1 font size.
The redesign of the book was inspired by the beautiful illuminated manuscripts produced throughout history. The restriction of 1 font 1 size resulted in various creative decisions. Using white space and capital letters the impression of an illuminated letter was created. Sub- and superscript was used for footnotes and notes. Black borders were used in place of illumination and a red-green-blue color scheme was created based on medieval use of color.
The book is bound using a Gothic-style binding. I took liberty from the traditional way of binding when it came to the cover and spine to create a more stripped down version to match the content of the book. The book is bound using red linnen thread (18/3) and is sewn onto flax cords. Handmade headbands adorn the top and bottom of the spine, made using the same linnen thread in red and blue as was used for the binding. The spine is covered in strips of parchment as a nod to the use of parchment and vellum in the art of illumination. The front and back of the book are covered in black linnen with an embossing of the title centered on the front cover.