Mennonite Village Photography: Views from Manitoba 1890–1940
Mennonite Village Photography: Views from Manitoba 1890–1940 is an award winning book produced by the Mennonite Historic Arts Committee. It features an exceptional collection of never-before-seen photographs left behind by four Manitoba Mennonite photographers. The creation of this book required art direction and design services including a careful selection of photo assets, high-resolution scanning and print management.
Logo illustration by Michael Custode.
Time-worn glass negatives were meticulously cleaned, scanned and brought to new life to create this beautifully printed, 104-page coffee table book featuring more than 100 historical photographs. A corresponding website and logo were created for promotion and direct purchase along with a travelling exhibition which has toured throughout Canada. The Mennonite Historic Arts Committee aims to produce future publications and exhibits on Mennonite art. 2020
“Anikó helped us to expand our initial vision for this project beyond what we thought was possible, and ensured project committee members stayed on track with their respective text and document submissions. Her commitment to detail and her wonderful interpersonal relationships with local businesses and area printers helped ensure high-quality results in all areas.”
“Mennonite Village Photography gives us the opportunity – quite literally gives us the space – to spend time sitting with these photos, as invisible guests in the lives and homes of others.”
This book was the winner of the 2021 Manitoba Day Awards by the Association for Manitoba Archives.
This book was beautifully printed using a specialized process called ‘four colour black’ which creates visual depth to black and white images.
Detail images were extended onto the inside cover flaps.
Carefully curated photographs from this book were printed in large format, creating a beautiful travelling exhibit that is scheduled to tour galleries throughout Manitoba.