Entries open for the First Edition of Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize
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Entries open for the First Edition of Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize
The entries for nomination procedure for the 2023 edition of Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize, is India's only prize that recognizes the value of art in all genres under the umbrella of the art publication to recognize and encourage the extraordinary work of illustrators, designers, artists and publishers throughout India, will be open from 10th November 2022
There is much more to the century-old Oxford Bookstore than just books. It is renowned for launching a number of ground-breaking initiatives for both readers and the book publishing industry. One of Oxford Bookstore's initiatives is the Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize, which starts its journey this year. The Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize is an innovative collaboration between Oxford Bookstores and the Visual Arts Gallery, celebrating the best in art publications published in English and Hindi language. The collaboration between the two institutes underscores the importance of their commitment to advance the print practice in the field of arts. It is India's only prize that recognises the value of art in all genres under the umbrella of the art publication. Significantly, the Art Book Prize actively recognizes the contribution the book has made to the large discourse on art and culture. This award is an open invitation for publishers, academics who research art and culture, collectives, and independent artists based in India who are involved from the conceptualization stage through the production stage of various forms of art publications. An illustrious panel of experts would be looking for original concepts, critical thinking, and novel approaches for identifying and recognising talents who contribute to the popularisation of art publishing in India and beyond.
NOMINATION FORM:
Who Can Apply for the Award?
Art Publications like Graphic Novels, Books on Artists, Pop-Up Art, Photo-Book, Coffee-Table Books, Zines, and Accordion Books can apply. Oxford Bookstores will accept nominations and self-nominations, although these should include publisher contact details. There is no limit on the number of books from a single publisher that may be nominated for this award.
Name of the Book :
Size/Format :
Name of the Publisher :
Contact Details :
Name of the Author/Artist :
Nationality :
Contact Details :
Name of the Designer :
Nationality :
Contact Details :
No. of Entries [no limit] :
Blurb on the Book [within 200-300 words] :
Contact Person :
Designation :
Postal Address :
City :
Pin Code :
Phone No :
Mobile No :
Email ID :
Website :
SUBMISSION DETAILS AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Open to Indian nationals only. All publication houses, art and cultural scholars, collectives, and independent artists based in India can submit their nominations
2. Only art publications in English and Hindi will be considered
3. Selection will be done by jury committee of experts from the field of art and design
4. The jury selection and evaluation of the publication(s) will be based on the originality of content, style and language, fonts, typography, pictures, art layout, the material and tactility of the publication
5. Last date for submissions is 10th December 2022
6. For Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize, we will be considering books published between 1st April 2021 and 31st March 2022
7. Submission form should include a high resolution image of the front cover
8. Submission files are to be uploaded on a google drive and the link should be sent by email to oxfordbookstoreartbookprize@gmail.com with subject line “Nomination for Oxford Bookstore Art Book Prize 2023”
9. Submitting a physical copy of the book is mandatory
10. Five copies of the publication under consideration with a hardcopy of the duly filled form should be submitted at Oxford Bookstore – N 81 Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
11. The submissions should also include a blurb on the book within 200-300 words
12. There is no limit on the number of entries
13. If a publication is a result of group creation, then names of significant contributors must be acknowledged in the form
14. The nominated publication must not have been submitted for Oxford Bookstore Book Cover Prize 2023
15. The copyright remains the property of the entrant
16. All prizes are at the discretion of adjudicators and Oxford Bookstores
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