Marching Upward to Zion Gift Book
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Book + slipcase
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Back cover
In gratitude for her leadership as Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Katharine Jefferts Schori, D.D., Ph.D. was presented with this custom gift book, Marching Upward to Zion. Each spread showcases letters and insights written by missions board staff members who served during her nine year tenure.
Dr. Schori, an oceanographer before her priesthood, is a passionate advocate for the environment. Her emphasis on the church’s responsibility to nature inspired the book’s theme—a celebration of our world. Using the Creation story as our guide, detailed photography and illustrations showcase the majesty of land, sea, air, and wildlife, while typographic dividers highlight the lyrics of hymns written to celebrate the beauty of the earth. Metallic gold ink on the cover and iridescent vellum dividers add another layer of thematic connection while elevating the unique quality of the book.
From initial concept to delivered product, the 92-page book was completed in five weeks with the integral support of designer Danielle Christophe. The process included sourcing imagery, creating illustrations, negotiating printer needs, and adapting the design to smaller dimensions for an additional, cost-effective and higher quantity print run.
Typographic divider page
Illustrated divider page
Social Media Advent Calendar
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For Advent 2015, Danielle Christophe and I created 27 illustrations to accompany each daily thematic devotional. With topics ranging from holiday traditions and hymns to symbols and lore, our goal was to unify the look and feel while accommodating a broad range of subjects.