Irma Boom / Slanted Magazine #41-Amsterdam

Irma Boom is an Amsterdambased bookmaker. Her experimental approach challenges the conventions of the traditional book. She teaches at Yale and Harvard Universities and lectures worldwide. MoMA, the Vatican Library, and the Centre Pompidou have her books in their permanent collections. The University of Amsterdam has her Living Archive. She has been awarded the Gutenberg Prize, the Johannes Vermeer Prize, and many other prizes.
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The Slanted team visited Amsterdam and was drawn to the city’s century-old “brown cafes,” enjoying their cozy ambiance and old-fashioned decor. Amsterdam’s design is colorful, serving the masses with innovative, modern, and functional designs spiced with humor. The city’s canals and neighborhoods are dominated by black cobblestones and dark brick, but with vibrant orange, red, and black hues. In its 41st issue, Slanted features Amsterdam’s brilliant minds with interviews, essays, illustrations, and useful tips, providing deep insights into their work and values.
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