Juha Virta – Marika Maijala
Filippa & Kumppanit, Väriverstas
- Published by Etana Editions
- Graphic design Jenni Erkintalo / Etana Editions
- Illustration Marika Maijala
- Reproduced by Etana Editions
- Printed and bound by Jelgavas Tipogrāfija
- Paper Amber Graphic 200 g/m2
- Typeface Futura
The latest in the Filippa & Kumppanit picture book series carries you away to a world of colour. The colourful spreads, embellished with poetry, are a carefree display of vivid colours, from turquoise to brown and from white to purple. The cheerful illustrations cleverly drive the story, challenging the direction and shape of the book.
Liisa Kallio
Jokainen
- Published by Etana Editions
- Graphic design Jenni Erkintalo / Etana Editions
- Illustration Liisa Kallio
- Reproduced by Etana Editions
- Printed and bound by Jelgavas Tipogrāfija
- Paper Maestro Print, 170 g/m 2
- Typeface Baskerville
Exciting illustrations and a relaxed yet confident drawing style lead the reader to ponder important questions. Classical elements alternate brilliantly with the book’s fresh-feeling illustrations. The atmosphere is frenzied, perhaps excessively so, but the dark spreads at the end of the book provide respite. The sturdy cover and rounded corners meet the needs of young readers.
Kaisa Happonen – Anne Vasko
Mur ja metsän ilta – Iltasatuja isoille ja pienille
- Published by Tammi
- Graphic design Laura Lyytinen
- Illustration Anne Vasko
- Reproduced by Keski-Suomen Sivu Oy
- Printed and bound by Livonia Print Ltd
- Paper Munken Lynx 120 g/m2
- Typeface Campkid, Baskerville10 Pro
This collection of gentle, philosophical bedtime stories is a visual delight. The worlds of the eleven stories are depicted with delectable colours and design language. The rhythm of the book and its chapters work convincingly, despite the somewhat cautious cover. The immersive illustrations suck the reader along into Mur’s forest.
Riina Katajavuori – Martin Baltscheit
Oravien sota
- Published by Tammi
- Graphic design and illustration Martin Baltscheit
- Cover graphic design Martin Baltscheit, Laura Lyytinen
- Reproduced by Keski-Suomen Sivu Oy
- Printed and bound by Livonia Print Ltd
- Paper Magno Natural 140 g/m2
- Typeface UglyQua.ttf
A minor dispute that leads to a battle between squirrel brothers provides a universal picture of how conflicts develop. The graphic expression is strong, and in places, even scary. Alongside the characters, the limited colour palette strongly communicates the warlike story, and the interesting images create a tense mood. The spreads are delightfully varied, and the story can be followed like a movie. The book takes on a difficult subject from a new perspective and will give adults goosebumps – in a good way.
Pasi Lönn – Pirita Tolvanen
Rallitalli
- Published by Tammi
- Graphic design and illustration Pirita Tolvanen
- Reproduced by Keski-Suomen Sivu Oy
- Printed and bound by Livonia Print Ltd
- Paper Magno Natural 140 g/m2
- Typeface UniversLTStd_BoldCn.otf, AnoRegular.otf, AnoBold.otf
Probably the most stylish book about rallying ever made! The dynamic but elegant cover opens the door to the world of rallying. The visual clarity and intensity of this children’s non-fiction book is sure to impress its readership. The charts and statistics are particularly interesting and joyful. The controlled colour palette and solid layout do a great job of keeping the information understandable. This work exudes joy and familiarity with the topic.
Helena Karsikas
Rantakadun rappusilta
- Published by Karsikas & Karsikas
- Graphic design, illustration and reproduced by Ilja Karsikas
- Printed and bound by TT Print OÜ
- Paper Munken Print Cream 90 g/m2 ja 120 g g/m2, Geltex LS 115 g/m2
- Typeface Adobe Garamond Pro, Wolpe Pegasus
A charming trip through time to the 1950s is carried out in era-appropriate duotone. The skilful, nostalgic illustrations align with the stories’ warm-hearted small-town atmosphere, with its joys and sorrows. The size of the book is just right, like a music box; it works and surprises.
