BOOK DESIGN

WOODEN CHURCHES
Columbia County Legacy

Columbia County, New York is endowed with a rich heritage of wooden church architecture which covers the full design spectrum, from the simplest vernacular shelter to imposing Gothic Revival structures. In microcosm, it exhibits the influences of the nation’s changing architectural styles, and the growth of the varied religious denominations. Collectively, the churches reflect a remarkably creative, diverse range of building design and form.

Toelke Associates designed Wooden Churches for author/photographer Arthur Baker and the Columbia County Historical Society

Our work on this project included:

• Consultation with the author for development of visual concept, page design and typography, cover image and book jacket design.
• Consultation with the printer for trim size, paper choice, scanning and duotone options, proofing and scheduling.
• Consultation with the author/photographer on editing and adjusting the photographs.
• Creation of a detailed county map with locations of all churches, plus an extensive map key/index section.
• Delivery of complete files and hard copy to printer.
• We worked closely with the author/photographer, who had specific ideas about the nature of the book, organization of material and overall aesthetic approach. A printer specializing in photography books was chosen, and all photos were reproduced as duotones. The book was delivered on time and on budget.