Best University Press Covers of 2019
As tough as it was to narrow down, I've somehow come up with my favorite University Press book covers from this year. A special note of gratitude to Eric Wilder and Spine Magazine for giving me the platform. Thank you all for supporting this round-up each and every month! Your enthusiasm and support mean the world.
I am so thrilled I got to begin this feature this year since I have long thought that University Press design was overlooked by design publications and design awards. As a University Press designer for many years (both in-house and freelance) I always felt there needed to be a dedicated coverage of all the great design happening out there beyond the annual AUP awards, so I'm honored that I got to create the space the UP-verse deserves.
On a personal note, when I was laid off and began my freelance business, all of my UP friends, clients, and colleagues rallied around to help support me, both with freelance projects to get me started and with encouragement and kindness. It made me realize how truly grateful I am to be part of such a dedicated and talented community of people.
Have a happy holiday and a happy new year! I look forward to seeing more great design work in 2020.
Stanford University Press
Designer: Michel Vrana
Art Director: Rob Ehle
Penn State University Press
Designer: Regina Starace
Art Director: Jennifer Norton
University of Texas Press
Designer: Amanda Weiss
Art Director: Dustin Kilgore
University of Pittsburgh Press
Designer: Catherine Casalino
Art Director: Joel Coggins
Cornell University Press
Designer: Phil Pascuzzo
Art Director: Scott Levine
University of Nebraska Press
Designer & Art Director: Nathan Putens
University of Virginia Press
Designer: David Drummond
Art Director: Cecilia Sorochin
Columbia University Press
Designer: Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich
Art Director: Julia Kushnirsky
Jordan Wannemacher is a book designer based in the NYC area. She was born and art school educated in the Southeast at the Savannah College of Art and Design where she focused on graphic design and creative writing. Currently, she is running Studio Jordan Wannemacher, a boutique book design studio based out of her home in Montclair, New Jersey.