Irma Boom
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Irma Boom (born 15 December 1960) is a Dutch graphic designer who specializes in bookmaking. Boom has been described as the "Queen of Books,"[1] having created over 300 books and is well reputed for her artistic autonomy within her field. Her bold experimental approach to her projects often challenges the convention of traditional books in both physical design and printed content.
Irma Boom | |
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Born | (1960-12-15) 15 December 1960 (age 63) Lochem, Gelderland, Netherlands |
Nationality | Dutch |
Education | AKI Art Academy |
Known for | Graphic design |
Awards | Gutenberg Prize, 2001 |
Website | irmaboom |
Boom has been noted as the youngest recipient of the Gutenberg Prize, an award recognizing outstanding services to the advancement of the book arts.[2][3][4] A selection of Boom's books are held in the permanent collection of MoMA,[5] and a personalized Irma Boom Archive has been set up at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, showcasing Boom's work.