Book making as an art form: exploring the boundaries

• Ep. 7 Publishing with care: Eleonoor Jap Sam on books as slow objects

  In this episode of Book Making as an Art Form: Exploring the Boundaries, I sit down with Eleonoor Jap Sam, founder of Jap Sam Books a publishing house where books are treated as slow, living objects.With over two decades of experience, Eleonoor shares her reflections on:• Curiosity as the heart of being• The invisible care behind every book• Sustainability, budgets, and creative freedom• Balancing leadership, motherhood, and legacyIt's a gentle conversation about what it means to publish with care, stay generous in the process, and see each book as a carrier of knowledge, ideas, and inspiration. Produced by Justina Nekrašaitė | The Book PhotographerAudio productions: Drexhage Media | Jasper DrexhageDesign: Thom NiessinkRecorded at Huis van het BoekSupported by Mondriaan Fund, L. van Heek Textiles, Luminosity Lab, Marc Gijzen, nkg publications, Jeremy Jansen, Jesse Presse, Eleonoor Jap Sam

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• Ep. 6 Caring for the microcosmos: Jesse Presse on the art of book distribution

  In this new chapter of Book Making as an Art Form: exploring the boundaries, we sit down with Jesse Muller, founder of Jesse Presse, to explore the invisible care that keeps the art book world alive.Jesse is a distributor, editor, and writer who connects independent publishers with readers, bookshops, and museums across the Netherlands and Belgium. With nearly 20 years of experience, she reflects on the in-between space of art and entrepreneurship.This episode is a gentle deep dive into:The beginning of Jesse PresseThe invisible labor of book distributionBuilding artistic ecosystems through care and collaborationThe dance between artistic vision and commercial realityNew adventures and a new publishing house in townWhether you work with books, live surrounded by them, or simply love the quiet power of printed matter, this episode offers a thoughtful pause and a new way to see the life of a book.This podcast is made possible with the generous support of the Mondriaan Fund, L. van Heek Textiles BV, Marc Gijzen, Nina Glockner, Luminosity Lab and Jesse Presse.Produced by Justina Nekrasaite l The Book PhotographerAudio productions by Drexhage Media |Jasper DrexhageGraphic design Thom NiessinkRecorded at Huis van het Boek

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• Ep. 5 Holding space, building bridges: Bruno Devos on the art of publishing

  In this season finale, before the summer break of Book Making as an Art Form, we sit down with Bruno Devos. Bruno is publisher, cultural diplomat, and founder of Hopper & Fuchs to explore the poetic and practical realities of independent publishing.With over 30 years of experience, Bruno shares his journey from working in a print shop to traveling the world with a suitcase full of artist books. This episode is a generous deep dive into:Why is a book a homeThe invisible labour of bookmakingThe blurred lines between publishing, curating, and careHow fashion and bookmaking unexpectedly overlapThe fragility (and urgency) of the art book ecosystemWhether you're a maker, a reader, or simply curious about the lives of books beyond the page, this episode is worth listening to.This podcast is made possible with the generous support of the Mondriaan Fund, L. van Heek Textiles BV, Marc Gijzen, and Luminosity Lab.

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• Ep. 4 From Thursdays to churches: Team Thursday on space, typography, and togetherness

  In this warm and generous conversation, we meet the duo behind Team Thursday: Loes van Esch and Simone Trum. Their collaborative studio in Rotterdam has shaped many precise typographic identities and books in the cultural field.From shared kitchen table experiments to moving into a church with fellow creatives, Loes and Simone reflect on:How their friendship evolved into a 12-year-long design partnership;The joys and frictions of working as a duo - and why 'just keep going' became a guiding principle;Their views on lingering, and why sometimes it’s more efficient not to be efficient;And how typography, for them, is not just a tool but part of the book’s soul.Whether you’re a student, designer, teacher, or book enthusiast, this episode is a generous insight into the layered world of collaborative graphic design.This recording is made possible with the support of The Mondriaan Fund, L. van Heek Textiles BV, and Luminosity Lab.

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• Ep. 3 Invisible hands, visible impact: the craft of lithography with Marc Gijzen

  In this rich and intimate conversation, we sit down with lithographer Marc Gijzen, whose invisible hand has shaped many beautiful photography and art books in the Netherlands and worldwide. From the smell of ink to the subtle art of collaboration, Marc shares:How exposure to visual culture in his childhood opened the way for his lifetime profession; He explains how essential teamwork is in bookmaking;And shares the story of printing full-color on black paper - a dream project come true. Whether you're a designer, photographer, or book lover, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what makes printed images sing.This recording is possible with the support of The Mondriaan Fund, L. van Heek Textiles BV and Luminosity Lab.

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