Bound: Slap Shots: A Hollanov Anthology
This is a collection of one-shots featuring works by @smugrobotics, @hoko-onchi-writes, @arminaa8, @jtimu, @orolin-writes, Lately, @ghaniblue, @toomuchplor, @lemonlimelea, @citrusses, @its-the-allure, @greattemptation (plus one by me).
I wanted to host a chill binding event that was deadline-flexible and low-barrier for new binders. This meant no exchange and no typesetting.
Enter: The Bind-This-In-Your-Style Shinny!
The idea was simple:
Authors opted in to be part of the anthology.
Once all works were collected @citrusses and I created two versions of the same typeset: one letter and one A4.
Binders had four weeks to take that typeset and bind it in their style.
I already had art in mind that I wanted to use, but I wasn't sure the artist would let me. I shot my shot anyway, and he said yes! The piece—"Curious" by Brad Welch—is a graphite on bristol rendering of the seared-in-my-memory shower scene.
In exchange for letting me use his art, I made a copy of the bind for his own collection.
The endbands are made with with Trebizond silk thread using DAS's two-colour front bead method. I also hand-marbled the end papers.
It was my first time attempting a clear dust jacket, and I'm really happy with how they turned out. The transparent material is inkjet-compatible projector film, which a friend of mine recommended. The graphics were designed in Affinity Designer and applied with heat transfer vinyl.
As for the typeset, @citrusses and I met over video chat to set up the bones of it. We created a doc that detailed fonts and other design decisions made. Then we volleyed it back and forth until the thing was complete.
After having @dogearedbindery review the Letter typeset, we made an A4 version, which @mojowitchcraft looked over (thanks, pals!).
This was a super fun event, and I've loved seeing everyone's take on the bind!
Thank you to everyone who participated!
