How to Make a Book With Steidl

Oustanding - a joy for anyone who cares about books.
This 2010 documentary about Gerhard Steidl's publishing company is an absolute treat worth more than 5 stars. From Mr. Steidl himself, to the many luminaries he has published, to his absolute dedication to product quality - the printing, the paper, the binding, the smell of the varnish - this is a tribute to the bookmaker's craft and illustrates why the iPad will never replace the physical book - and why Taschen is not in the same league as Steidl. Mr. Steidl is also a character from his dedication to publishing (check the Steidl catalog to see how prolific this publishing house is), his emphasis on printing on his own presses in Germany, his unique interactions/relationships with his clients - the recurring piece on iDubai is fascinating if at times irritating, the air conditioned trailer version of the tent in Qatar - as well as his array of iPods. A wonderful way to spend 88 minutes and to feel that there may still be hope for Western civilization.





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