A photobook with a dynamic visual flow in reference to Alec's spontaneous approach to documenting the community. Browsing through the book mirrors the way Alec discovered moments to capture as he wandered through the streets. We divided the book into three main sections with different paper stocks and six pantones. We chose swiss binding with a soft cover for a comfortable reading experience and full visibility of the images which were printed duotone to add more depth. The use of typography adds a contemporary feel in contrast to the 50-year-old rescued negatives.

Photobook 212 x 275 mm

Softcover Swiss bound with exposed blue thread mirroring the colour of the opening spreads and annotations throughout the main photo section.

This blue is in reference to one of Alec’s archival notebooks.

Printed Offset Lithography.

We used three different paper stocks.

Duotone images. CMYK + 2 Pantone. Transparent foil blocking on cover and spine.

Front flap in the cover

Concept and Text: Iranzu Baker

Photography: Alec Gill

Design: Fran Méndez

Copy editing: Ginger Rose Clark

Archival photography: Karim Skalli and Fran Méndez

Typefaces: Whyte and Whyte Inktrap by Dinamo. Gc16 by Bold Decisions

Printing: SYL L'art Gràphic

Paper: G . F Smith