Sep 222017
 

This 214 page book records memories of the market gardening industry of the Tamar Valley region (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), which lies on the Devon / Cornwall border.

Sovereigns, Madams and Double Whites - book design and layout by Graphic Words of Tavistock

The book results from an extensive research project to record the industry before its traces are lost, and an accompanying photographic survey by acclaimed photographer Ted Giffords.

Images from Sovereigns, Madams and Double Whites

Working with local author Joanna Lewis, we developed a design to present the fascinating text – composed of local reminiscences and anecdotes, with additional historical information – alongside the stunning black and white photographs by Ted Giffords.

Sovereigns, Madams and Double Whites - book design and layout by Graphic Words of Tavistock

In addition to laying out the book and completing the typesetting and editing photographs as required, we also created the face design for the CD included with every copy, containing recordings of local voices telling their stories.

Sovereigns, Madams and Double Whites - book design and layout by Graphic Words of TavistockThe book was awarded a Holyer An Gof award by the Cornish Gorsedd Council, which praised its design and lay out.

(ISBN: 1 85522 905 6)