Terracotta
This book is a collection of terracotta artworks made by versatile artist and sculptor Himmat Shah.This large-sized (12”x12”) unique art book has many pages which have textured UV varnish on the art pieces which gives them the feel of terracotta. Another unique feature is an open-bound spine, and with the name formed on the spine from thin slivers printed exactly on the folding edge.The distinctive feature is the individually signed terracotta piece stuck on the cover of each book. The hardcase is made with multiple layers, with a die-cut cavity in the center, into which the terracotta piece is pasted. This gives protection to the breakable terracotta piece.
**Materials used**: Natural Evolution Ivory, Rigid Binding Board, multiple coloured papers for case and end papers
**Standout features**: Hardcase cover with multiple recessed layers, with the Terracotta disk pasted in the recess is the stand out feature of the book. The exposed spine with title on spine formed using the printed forms themselves is another main feature.
Transformation Chronicles
This is a center-sewn book, pasted into a hardcase cover. The cover itself is made with two half-sized panels on the front and the full back panel. The front panels also have a semi-circular die-cut in each – forming a circular cut out through which the spinning top can be seen.The background on which the top is spinning is selectively coated with a textured varnish, giving it the look of gravelly soil. The top itself is gloss varnished, with embossing.
**Materials used**: Rigid binding board, Rendezvous Paper
**Standout features**: The unique cover design with the cutout, and the embellishments on the top and its background.