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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.).

Working Committee

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

Grand Jury

  • Aalto University - School of Art and Design: Tapio Vapaasalo
  • Association of Finnish Printmakers: Johanna Kiivaskoski
  • Bibliophiles Association: Anneli Kalajoki
  • Federation of the Printing Industry: Lasse Krogell
  • Finnfoto ry - Central Association of Finnish Photographic Organizations: Anna Kaleva-Tsagklas
  • Finnish Book Foundation: Hanna Soininvaara
  • Finnish Fair Foundation: Teija Armanto
  • Finnish Library Association: Brita Hovi
  • Freelance Graphic Designers: Riitta Lestinen
  • Industrial Workers´ Union TEAM: Christian Bäcklund
  • Lahti University of Applied Sciences - Institute of Design and Fine Arts: Christoffer Leka
  • Mediaunioni MDU ry -Union of Print and Media: Timo Nurmi
  • Master Bookbinders´ Guild: Toivo Salo
  • National Library of Finland: Harri Ahonen