After careful and considered review of more than 900 entries, the jury of “AIGA 50 books/50 Covers of 2006” competition selected a group of 100 examples of outstanding book and book cover design produced in 2006.

In addition, selections become part of the AIGA Design Archives, a searchable visual database of exemplary design, are documented in 365: AIGA Year In Design 28, an annual print publication and the physical artifacts join the AIGA Design Archives at the Denver Art Museum.

Since 1923, the “AIGA 50 Books/50 Covers” competition has recognized excellence in book design and production. The entries include books and book covers designed between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year. Categories range from trade, reference and juvenile books to university and museum publications and include limited-edition and special-format books.

For more information on the competition and winners, visit the AIGA National website.