slanted 第42期 books

Slanted Magazine #42—Books’ is a magazine about books. Every day, people ponder whether the future of the (printed) book is tied to its sensual quality. How can beautiful books secure their place in the media and society? How are content, medium, and form interconnected? Is manufacturing and design quality, in addition to its functionality, simply to be understood as a marketing argument?
 
In this edition, Slanted Publishers delves deeper into books that are pushing boundaries, moving beyond traditional norms, and rediscovering their essence. The belief is that genuine reading encompasses more than mere skimming; it involves understanding, grasping, and engaging in creative thinking. The value placed on the tactile experience of holding a book, flipping through its pages, setting it aside, and seamlessly resuming the reading is immense. It’s an experience cherished by many, one that defines the true essence of books.
 
Slanted Publishers emphasizes the resurgence of book reading as a significant trend, especially for those seeking enduring experiences and embracing multi-dimensional thinking. This edition showcases books that venture off the beaten path, departing from traditional conventions, and advocates for timeless book designs where the content shapes the form.
 

Slanted Publishers是一家活躍於國際的出版和媒體公司，由Lars Harmsen和Julia Kahl兩位於2014年創立。他們出版了這本屢獲獎項的紙本雜誌“Slanted”，每年報導設計和文化方面的國際發展現況。自2004年成立以來，每日Slanted的網誌都會隨時傳送國際設計界的活動和新聞，多年來，已經針對設計師和企業家進行了150多次直播採訪。