Show Me Yours Show You Mine: AIGA Design Show 2014

Of Beards and Men

Publications | By Veto Design

Delivery

The final product was delivered as a 212-page full color monograph in three editions—softcover, hardcover, and slipcase edition.

Learn more at www.ofbeardsandmen.com

Credits

  • Art Directors

    • Joseph D.R. OLeary
  • Copywriters

    • Joseph D.R. OLeary
  • Creative Directors

    • Joseph D.R. OLeary
  • Graphic Designers

    • Joseph D.R. OLeary
  • Printers

    • John Roberts Company
  • Production

    • Joseph D.R. OLeary
  • Additional Credits

    • Additional writers: George Slade, Douglas Beasley, Andy Sturdevant, Vickie Goldberg
      Editor: Anastasia Faunce
      Binding: Midwest Editions
      Slipcase: Sunrise Packaging

Concept

In short, I wanted to create and self-publish a monograph from start to finish completely generated by my own vision, photography, and design.

The initial idea was two-fold: To reconnect with people and to hear their stories after suffering through a very difficult period of my life. And, secondly to explore and showcase my talents as photographer, designer, fundraiser, publicist, and marketer of a full-scale book project.

Learn more at www.ofbeardsandmen.com

Results

The client was myself and ALL 150 men I photographed for the book. The men were thrilled to be included in and to have a book done on such a grand scale. The ultimate goal of the book was to memorialize each man so that their "story" can live for generations to come and to appeal to every man and woman who love beards, men, and men with beards.

Learn more at www.ofbeardsandmen.com