AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show

Since 1965, the AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show has fulfilled its mission to "honor and instruct": honoring the design and production teams whose work furthers a long tradition of excellence in book design, and — through a traveling exhibit and acclaimed annual catalog of selected entries — visually teaching the tenets of good design.

The Book, Jacket, and Journal Show is a juried design competition, open only to AAUP member publishers. Every autumn the call-for entries is distributed, and each January, the jurors gather in AAUP's New York offices to examine hundreds of submissions and select the very best examples of book, journal, and cover designs. Jurors are esteemed interior and cover designers appointed by the annual show committee.

The Annual Book, Jacket, and Journal Show exhibit premieres at the AAUP annual meeting, then begins traveling to exhibits around North America. Contact Kim Miller, AAUP Marketing & Membership Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions about the design show, including entry eligibility, judging schedule, or exhibit request.

News & Information

2012 Selected Entries

Judging took place in late January for the 2012 AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show. On February 8, the Selected Entries were announced. Congratulations to all winners and thanks to all the entrants whose quality of work make this such an exciting show. The 2012 Show will premiere in June at the AAUP Annual Meeting in Chicago with an exhibit of all submitted entries.

See the list of 2012 Selected Entries >

2011 Traveling Exhibit

The 2011 Show premiered in Baltimore on June 3, and is now traveling North America. Check the schedule for an exhibit near you.