The institutions asked to take part have distinguished books in national design competitions. Only such titles are accepted that have already been awarded a prize in their home country or have been recommended by a body of experts. Application documents for the free entry can be obtained through the Stiftung Buchkunst.
Conditions of participation Best Book Design from all over the World
The books taking part in the competition are evaluated in a two-day selection procedure by a five-head international expert jury. Usually this jury meeting takes place in mid-February in Leipzig. 2021 it will take place end of March.
The members of the independent jury are appointed every year by the Stiftung Buchkunst. The jury presents the »Goldene Letter« as its highest award, furthermore a gold medal, two silver medals, five bronze medals and five honorary commendations are given. All awards are unendowed.
The diplomas are presented at a ceremony during the annual Leipzig Book Fair every March. All submitted books are shown in the exhibition »Best Book Design from all over the World« and »Book Art International« at the Leipzig and Frankfurt Book Fair.
partner competitions
Austria /// Die Schönsten Bücher Österreichs
Canada /// Alcuin Society
China /// The Beauty of the Book in China
Croatia /// Nacionalna i sveučilišna knjižnica u Zagrebu
Czech Republic /// Nejkrásnější České Knihy Roku
Denmark /// Årets Bedste Bogarbejde
Estonia /// Eesti kauneimad raamatud Eesti Kirjastuste Liit
Finland /// Kauneimmat kirjat
France /// Prix unique du livre
Greece /// ΕΒΓΕ | Λογαριασμός Νικητές
Hungary /// Magyar Konyvtervezes
Israel /// Visual Communication | Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
Japan /// 般社団法人 日本書籍出版協会 JAPAN BOOK DESIGN AWARDS
Latvia /// Latvian Publishers' Association /// Zelta ābele
Liechtenstein /// Schönste Bücher aus Liechtenstein
Lithuania /// Išrinktos gražiausios metų knygos
Netherlands /// De Best Verzorgde Boeken
New Zealand /// PANZ Book Design Awards
Norway /// Årets vakreste Bøker
Poland /// PTWK – Polskie Towarzystwo Wydawców Książek
Portugal /// Livro DGLAB – General Directorate for Books, Archives And Libraries
Romania /// Cele mai frumoase carti
Russia /// Жар-книга / zharkniga.ru
Serbia /// FECO Serbia - Union of Cartoonists of Serbia
Slovak Republic /// Najkrajšie knihy Slovenska
South Korea /// The most beautiful book in Korea 서울국제도서전
Spain /// Premio a los libros mejor editados
Sweden /// Svensk Bokkonst
Switzerland /// The Most Beautiful Swiss Books
Taiwan /// Golden Butterfly Award
Turkey /// GMK - Grafik Tasarımcılar Meslek Kuruluşu
Ukraine /// Мистецький Арсенал / art arsenal
United Kingdom /// Richard Schlagman Art Book Awards - Whitechapel Gallery
Venezuela /// Contact person Ricardo Baez
Do you have any questions?
For further information on the competition, feel free to contact us.
Carolin Blöink
Stiftung Buchkunst
Im Haus des Buches
Braubachstraße 16
D-60311 Frankfurt am Main
Telefon: +49 (0)69 1306-840
Fax: +49 (0)69 1306-17840
c.bloeink@stiftung-buchkunst.de
