Ontwerp voor een boekrug voor: P.J. Ravesteijn, Gedenkboek Hilversum 1424-1924, 1924 1924

This design for a book cover was made in 1924 by Reinier Willem Petrus de Vries, likely using ink on paper. The vertical format echoes the spine of a book, and the design is a combination of text and stylized ornament. The material of paper itself has a long, rich history intertwined with the development of print culture. In the early 20th century, graphic design and typography were increasingly recognized as specialized crafts. Note the lettering, a conscious decision to make the book appear historical and of a certain aesthetic order. De Vries's design reflects this awareness, combining a sense of civic pride and a clear sense of design. The book is a commemoration of Hilversum, and this design is a crucial element of how the book presents itself to the world. The work draws attention to how graphic design, like craft, can be a vital part of community identity and cultural expression.