Category: Luxury
ANDREW GRIMA The Father of Modern Jewellery
Publishing Specifications
Publisher: ACC Art Books
ISBN: 9781788841061
Binding: Hardback
Size: 300 mm x 240 mm
Pages: 336 Pages
Illustrations: 401 color, 52 b&w
Content Desciption
The father of modern jewellery, the golden engineer, the King of Bling… These are just some of the epithets assigned to Andrew Grima, the British genius who marched in the vanguard of a 1960s London-based movement that created a new vocabulary for jewellery design.
Jeweller to the royals and the jet set, to the rule makers and the tastemakers, Grima was a feted celebrity who appeared on talk shows, in Pathé newsreels and in advertisements for Canada Dry. He won The Queen’s Award for Export, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Prize for Elegant Design and a record 11 De Beers Diamonds International Awards (the ‘Oscars’ of the jewellery world).
This book illuminates the career of a man who participated in a golden age of British creativity. It contains a dazzling array of never-before-seen sketches, designs and photographs from the Grima archives and includes a sparkling preface from the doyen of jewellery experts, TV celebrity Geoffrey Munn. A must-buy publication for art and jewellery lovers alike.
Printing Description
Jacket
- 200g Huaxia Sun 2s coated paper (20#), FSC Mix Credit,
- Anti-scratch matte film 780mm
Cover
- Gold foil DR710 white (KURZ-V911),
- 3.0mm1830g 2s gray board FSC Recycled 100%
Text Pages
157g Snow Eagle Matte Powder paper FSC MixCredit, HUV printing with 4c
From Concept to Print
Design Concept
Andrew Grima, renowned as one of the 20th century's most influential jewelry designers, is celebrated for his unique, textured gold creations. His deep-seated love for gold is evident in his works, where the precious metal is transformed through a variety of techniques, including carving, polishing, sandblasting, and hammering, resulting in rich textures and a hazy, almost ethereal beauty. Grima's fascination with gemstones and minerals is also apparent, with many of his pieces incorporating mineral prototypes that add depth and complexity to his designs.
This 336-page book showcases Grima's exceptional gold and mineral prototype jewelry through stunning color photographs. The intricate craftsmanship of his gold pieces, with their layered textures and three-dimensional brilliance, is brought to life on the page.
Why to Choose those paper
To fully capture the beauty of Grima's designs, the book is printed on Snow Eagle Matt Powder Paper. This premium paper offers a combination of excellent gloss, bulk, and stiffness, providing a smooth, uniform surface that faithfully reproduces the fine details and vibrant colors of the jewelry. Its high strength, whiteness, and ability to handle intricate printing make it the ideal choice for this type of high-quality publication.
Coffee table books like this require a different type of paper compared to standard books.
The reason lies in the abundance of images and the complex printing processes involved. To achieve the desired visual impact, designers and printers must carefully select a paper that can meet the specific demands of the project.
Snow Eagle Matt Powder Paper is specifically designed for high-end publications like this. Its exceptional performance ensures that the dazzling brilliance of the gemstones and the intricate carving textures of Grima's jewelry are perfectly captured.
For more information on the differences between paper used for coffee table books and standard books, please click on the following link.