The Silver Lining
This issue of Book Business also celebrates the winners of the graphic arts industry’s most prestigious print competition, the Gold Ink Awards (page 14). Being in the room with the judges as they handle each entry, and poke and prod it, shake it and examine it through a loop, makes one aware of just how much of an honor these awards really are. The judges take into consideration everything from the paper and ink quality to the binding, trimming and overall implementation of the design through manufacturing processes. They truly award collaboration and group achievement—everyone involved in producing each printed piece played a significant role in earning the award. And seeing some of the winners reminds us that the printed book is not only very much alive, but vibrant and even awe-inspiring.