For the 2018 Best Dutch Book Designs competition, a total of 295 entries were assessed for their distinctive qualities by a panel of experts looking for outstanding work in areas such as content, design, picture editing, typography, choice of materials, printing, and binding.

This volume presents a comprehensive overview of the 33 selections made during this difficult yet rewarding process. 

The catalogue includes detailed information about each publication, its technical execution, and unique insights into the significant aspects that made each one a cut above the rest.

The 2018 panel of judges consisted of designer Michaël Snitker; designer Mijke Wondergem; Eelco van Welie, director of NAI010 publishers; Martijn Kicken, advisor for Drukkerij Tielen, and Suzanna Héman, assistant curator at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Designed by Gert Jan Slagter

Published by Cpnb (Stichting Collectieve Propaganda van het Nederlandse Boek)
Bilingual, in Dutch and English

Hardcover, 350 pages, color and b&w images, 8 × 12.6 inches
Note: cover color may vary from image

ISBN: 978-9-05-965511-9