BOOK DESIGN
ART DIRECTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / FACILITATION OF PRODUCTION
LYS PÅ MØRKE
/ LIGHT ON DARKNESS
A powerful and beautiful book with photographs by artist Stine Loe Jenssen. With carefulness and courage, Jenssen sheds light on complexities that people confront when meeting a traumatic experience that sends their life out of control. Stine Loe Jenssen spent 7 years capturing the stories of 21 people, including herself. 10 women, 10 men aged 18–73 years old. These powerful portraits tap into experiences like the trauma of losing a child, suicide, drug addiction, cancer and even the experience of a tsunami. This book is an important contribution to raising awareness and knowledge of Mental Health Issues.
Insightful texts by: Astri Hognestad (Psychotherapist/Writer), Stine Loe Jenssen (Fine Art Photographer), Peder Kjøs (Psychologist/Writer), Bjørk Matheasdatter (Couples Therapist/Writer) and Lillian Reif (Editor KUNST magazine).
CATEGORIES: BOOK DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, FACILITATION OF PRODUCTION
CLIENT: SLJ PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography: Stine Loe Jenssen
Design & Art Direction: Nina Ansten
Illustrated handwriting: Cecilie Maurud Barstad
Texts: Astri Hognestad, Stine Loe Jenssen, Peder Kjøs, Bjørk Matheasdatter, Lillian Reif
Facilitation of production: Ansten Studio
Repro: JKMorris Production
Print: Erik Tanche Nilssen AS
Binding: Bokbinderiet Johnsen
© 2019 SLJ PHOTOGRAPHY & ANSTEN STUDIO
ISBN: 978-82-691758-0-6
'This book will surely resonate with people around the world who have suffered life-traumas. It will also help their extended families understand that their loved ones can move from darkness into light without shame.'
—Joyce Tenneson
Storytelling, tactility and craftsmanship
The book is hardback, fully cloth-covered in an exclusive yet robust fabric. The book is produced with three different covers, using 'tip-in images', carefully printed, and mounted by hand. The title is handwritten and embossed on the cover. Every name of the people portrayed is also written by hand, to emphasize the personal and powerful character of the content. A high quality uncoated paper is used throughout the book.
Custom made design, traditional print and bespoke binding
In the gallery below you can see some images from the production.
Wholesale
If you are interested in distribute or sell this book in your store, we would be happy to hear from you! Please drop us a line at: post@anstenstudio.no
Buy a copy of the book at: anstenpress.no
The book is available in selected stores and galleries.