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Book design for a historic bonsai exhibition.
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In September 2015, seventy world-class bonsai artists met in Portland, Oregon for the largest American bonsai competition ever hosted.
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Building from the events brand work of Vanessa and Alex DeSpain, Adam Bagerski and I designed and produced the 175 page retrospective book.
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With the writing of Trevor Orton and thousands of event images by Arthur Hitchcock, we recreated the monumental event down to the smallest detail.
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The books systematic structure is offset by stunning diptychs from Chris Hornbecker, showcasing bonsai's deep connection to the natural environment.
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