Freak Trees of the
State of New York

by The New York State College of Forestry

designed by Connie Lee

Originally published as an educational booklet in 1926, Freak Trees is a humorous collection of candid photography featuring (mostly) local examples of beloved freak trees. I decided to repackage it as a contemporary photo book that would elevate the content and appeal to adults interested in both nature and photography. Housing the beloved freak trees in a linen clothbound cover with foil stamped text and embedded photo adds a level of reverence and sophistication, and the interior pages provide each photo with enough space for appreciation. Prize winning photos are featured at larger scale and bleed off the fore-edge, making them feel more immersive; while Honorable Mentions and Trees Not Eligible are smaller and aligned to the outer margin. 

Details

Original Publication Date

1926 

Target Audience

Queer (art) history/literature nerds;
grown-up theater kids

Trim Size

6 × 9"

Text

11/15 Span × 27p0

Specifications

Foil stamped clothbound cover with embedded semi-matte photo 

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