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The Finnish Book Arts Committee

The jury in the Finnish Book Arts Committee is divided into the working committee and the grand jury. The working committee evaluates the books sent to the Finnish Book Arts Committee and presents them to the grand jury that decides upon the selection of the best books.

The committee is chaired by Ms Tuula Isoniemi (M. A.). The secretary is Ms Seija Tuomaala (Librarian secretary).

Working Committee

The members of the working committee are graphic designers Mr Teemu Lipasti (Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences), Ms Eeva Sivula (Grafia - Association of Professional Graphic Designers in Finland ) and Mr Hannu Hyrske (Kuvittajat - Illustrators in Finland).

Grand Jury

  • Bibliofiilien Seura ry (association for Finnish bibliophiles): Ms Anneli Kalajoki
  • Freelance-graafikot (freelance graphic designers): Ms Pirjo Latvala
  • The National Library of Finland: Mr Harri Ahonen
  • Kirjansitojamestarien kilta (bookbinders´ guild): Mr Toivo Salo
  • Lahti University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Design: Mr Christoffer Leka
  • Mediaunioni MDU ry: Mr Timo Nurmi
  • Finnish Library Association: Ms Emmi Martin
  • Finnish Book Foundation: Ms Hanna Soininvaara
  • Association of Finnish Printmakers: Ms Johanna Kiivaskoski
  • The Central Association of Finnish Photographic Organizations: Ms Anna Kaleva-Tsagklas
  • University of Art and Design Helsinki, Graphic design: Mr Tapio Vapaasalo
  • Viestintäalan ammattiliitto ry (Media union): Mr Christian Bäcklund
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