The University of Arizona Press

June 7, 2024

The Association of University Presses (AUPresses) selected the hard cover version of Rim to River: Looking Into the Heart of Arizona by Tom Zoellner, to be part of the 2024 Book Jacket and Journal Show. Leigh McDonald, Art Director and Book Designer at The University of Arizona Press, designed the cover and the interior of the book. Porter McDonald created the cover illustration and interior illustrations. This book was honored in the category for 2024 Trade Typographic Selections. The full book jacket is pictured above.

The 2024 Book, Jacket and Journal Show will be on display at the AUPresses Annual Meeting in Montreal, June 11-14. The show will then be on tour for the next year, hosted by university presses in the United States and Canada. The University of Arizona Press will host the show; however, the date has not been finalized.

Victor Mingovits, one of the judges, said, “While some books immediately caught our eye and made the short list, others sparked lively discussions. We were particularly drawn to those designs that revealed their brilliance over time, prompting us to reconsider what makes a design truly successful. These unexpected gems left a lasting impression, drawing us back for more as their unique design unfolded with each reading.”

AUPresses advances the essential role of a global community of publishers whose mission is to ensure academic excellence and cultivate knowledge. The Association envisions a world that values the many ways that scholarship enriches societies, institutions, and individuals.

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