2021 award-winning books

BEST BOOK DESIGN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Bronze Medal

Jury ‘s comment:

For many a reader, this book awakens the nostalgic feeling of their own childhood summer holidays. Ignoring current design trends, the book is a timeless testimony to the architecture of Estonian vacation homes of the 20th century. From the paper to the choice of typeface, a coherent object has been created that invites readers to browse and admire.

The most beautiful Estonian books of 2021 were announced at the Writers’ House, where we received 6 prizes (1 of them in the children’s book category). 167 books were submitted to the competition. The winners of two competitions, “25 most beautiful Estonian books in 2021” and “5 most beautiful Estonian children’s books in 2021”, will participate in the competition for the most beautiful books in the world as well as in exhibitions all over Estonia this year.

AIME UNT
Compiled by: Kadi Herkül
Designer: Katre Rohumaa
Publisher: Tallinn City Theatre
Printer: Printon, sales manager Janne Raavik
Jury:
The modernist binding, which makes the book look modern, the technically complex covers are a success.
The choice of paper takes into account the content. Offset silver – very sensitive printing on front cover.
The beautiful result is achieved through excellent collaboration between designer and printer.
Special Prize of Antalis for the best use of paper
Special prize of the Association of Estonian Printing Industry

MUHU DIALECT PRIMER
Compiled by: Kadri Tüür
Designer: Riina Uisk
Illustrator: Riina Uisk
Publisher: Muhu Heritage School
Printer: Printon, sales manager Lauri Juursoo
Jury:
The book made us gasp with its vintage-style illustrations and design, which in no way underestimates its target
audience. A good and eye-pleasing choice of paper, simple aesthetics. A pure joy of a beautiful work.

MARI-LIIS KÜLA 
Compiled by: Ene-Liis Semper
Designer: Martin Pedanik
Publisher: Tallinn City Theatre
Printer: Printon, sales manager Janne Raavik
Jury:
An excellent choice of cover design and material. Stands out from the masses, felicitous printwork,
wonderful execution, a range of paper types.

Indrek Jääts
MAACK ON THE AMUR RIVER: THE STORY OF AN EXPEDITION
Designer: Mart Kivisild
Publisher: Estonian National Museum
Printer: Printon, sales manager Karl Oskar Toovere
Jury:
The impeccable binding and cover are the result of a sensitive collaboration between the designer and printer.
One of the most outstanding books on history. Classic design, imitating the style of the period.
Skilful treatment of the materials. An enjoyable result.

Heljo Mänd
LITTLE DANDELIONS
Designer: Angelika Schneider
Publisher: Tänapäev
Printer: Printon, sales manager Hermo Uibo
Jury:
A very laconic colour palette, witty composition and attractive typography. Non-traditional use of illustrative
material, playful, an extraordinary amount achieved with very little. A fine example of the use of two colours,
bold contrasts. A beautiful book that will hopefully also appeal to the younger generation with its fun design.

5 kauneimat Eesti lasteraamatut 2021

Toon Tellegen
SQUIRREL’S BIRTHDAY AND OTHER STORIES
Designers: Regina Lukk-Toompere, Kalle Toompere
Illustrator: Regina Lukk-Toompere
Publisher: Draakon & Kuu
Printer: Printon, sales manager Hermo Uibo
Jury:
Masterfully crafted, detailed and endlessly inventive images. A sharply conceived dummy layout,
in which a series of several pages of images alternate with longer blocks of text. A pleasing, dreamy choice
of colours. A bravely small and handy children’s book that won’t be overlooked by older readers.
A book polished to perfection.