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The Finnish Book Arts Committee

The Jury of the Finnish Book Arts Committee consists of the Working Committee and the Grand Jury. The task of the Working Committee is to evaluate all the submitted books and to present them to the Grand Jury. The task of the Working Committee is to evaluate all the books submitted to the Finnish Book Arts Committee and to present them to the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury nominates the Distinguished Books Selection for each year.

Working Committee

The members of the Working Committee in 2005-2006 are: Graphic Designer Mr Teemu Lipasti, Graphic Designer Ms Minna Luoma and Graphic Designer, Illustrator Ms Virpi Talvitie. The Committee is chaired by Mr Carl Appelberg, Master of Arts, and the Secretary of the Committee is Assistant Librarian Ms Maarit Huttunen.

Grand Jury

The Grand Jury consists of the representatives of the following organisations:

  • Bibliofiilien Seura ry (The bibliophiles' society): Ms Anneli Kalajoki
  • Freelance-Graafikot (Freelance Graphic Designers): Ms Pirjo Latvala
  • Helsinki University Library: Ms Raija Mayow
  • Viestintäalan ammattiliitto ry (Media Union): Mr Erkki Järvinen
  • Mediaunioni MDU ry: Mr Timo Nurmi
  • The Finnish Library Association: Ms Emmi Martin
  • The Finnish Book Publishers Association: Ms Hanna Soininvaara
  • Lahti Polytechnic Institute of Design: Ms Ritva Leinonen
  • Mestarikilta (Masters' guild): Mr Toivo Salo
  • The University of Art and Design Helsinki, Graphic Design: Mr Tapio Vapaasalo
  • Illustrators in Finland ry: Hannu Hyrske
  • Grafia ry, The Association of Professional Graphic Designers in Finland
  • The Finnish Book Foundation
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