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Book design: talk by Andrew Haslam at St Bride Library,31 October 2007
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A talk and exhibition marking the launch of Andrew Haslam’s
indispensable guide to the subject.
Wednesday 31 October 2007

Drinks and viewing of the exhibition in the Farringdon Room, 6.00 pm
Talk in the Bridewell Hall, 7.00 pm

* Admission: £5 (concessions £3)
* Venue: St Bride Foundation
* A small exhibition of books designed by students and alumni from
the MA Communication Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art
– some of which feature in the book – accompanies the talk.

Book design is a comprehensive and practical guide for students and
experienced designers alike. The illustrated text takes the reader
through every aspect of the subject, from the components that make up
a book, to the intricacies of grid construction and typeface
selection. The role of the designer is discussed, with advice on how
to interpret a design brief, guidance on the use of type, images and
information graphics. A range of approaches to layout are discussed
and the production process is explained, including information on
reproduction, printing and binding. Andrew will talk about the broad
range of approaches covered in Book design and show examples of the
work that features in the book.
Book design is published by Laurence King. Signed copies will be for
sale at a special reduced price before and after the talk.

Andrew Haslam graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1987. Since
then he has run his own studio in London creating science, history
and geography books for children. He has published 28 children’s
books. Recognition for his work includes the American Institute of
Physics Award for Science writing, the Geographic Association Gold
medal for most significant contribution to geography and the American
Readers’ Digest Creative Children’s Media Award for best series.
For 12 years he has combined his studio work with teaching graphic
design and typography, first at the University of Brighton and then
at Central Saint Martins. He was Head of Typography at the London
College of Printing before becoming Course Director of MA
Communication Design at Central Saint Martins and is currently Head
of Graphic Design.

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