Things are really hotting up now with the announcement of this year’s shortlist. Judging has moved on to this final stage and the over 400 entries we received this year have been whittled down to just a handful in each category. But what a handful! The creativity, originality and imagination on display in the shortlisted entries show that Australian book design is up there with the best of them.

So here for your enjoyment is the 2021 Australian Book Design Awards shortlist. Enjoy!

And awards branded assets are available here for promotional purposes.