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Reading University Classics
Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions
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Background
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Maddi is a book and print designer whose practice is rooted in the craft, structure, and materiality of the printed page. Her work is led by a strong typographic sensibility and a commitment to process—exploring the tactile potential of print through letterpress, bookbinding, and hands-on making. She creates thoughtful, concept-driven pieces that are precise, enduring, and built with care.

With an MA in Book Design from the University of Reading, Maddi brings a deep understanding of typographic systems and editorial structure to her work, treating the book as both a functional object and a space for visual and material exploration. Alongside her independent practice, she has worked across editorial design, brand identity, accessibility-focused communication, and international catalogue production—bringing creative depth and practical rigour to every project. She is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, and is dedicated to meaningful, well-crafted design that honours the traditions of print while looking to its future.

Contact
maddialmond@gmail.com


03.Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions

University of Reading
English
2025 Series design

MA self-directed project244 x 288mm
Casebound in Wibalin graphite buckram embossed
Multi-section kettle stitched with headbands and ribbon
Cartridge stock dust jacket 80gsm 
Hand finished with gold inking, fluro stencilling and letterpress print
A series redesign of Haruki Murakami’s novels, focused on creating a unified visual language across multiple titles. Each cover explores themes of repetition, surrealism, and disconnection – key motifs in Murakami’s writing – while balancing typographic clarity with strong visual form. Designed as a flexible system that considers format, collectability, and in-hand experience.
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