Joseph Reidhead

Books

Selected projects in writing, editing, design, and production

These books grew out of close collaborations, careful editing, and an attention to detail that runs from the first draft to the final printed page. Each one is the result of listening, refining, and making something meant to last.

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An illustrated art book designed for a watercolor artist. Hardcover with a natural linen quarter bind.
A 3D mockup design for a fine art photography book for a landscape photographer.
A memoir about a rare genetic mutation and living with disability.
The back cover of a hardcover book about archaeology in the mountains.
The cover to Prayer, Study, and Work, a book about Benedictine spirituality.
A photo highlighting the typography of a book on Benedictine spirituality.
A private family book featuring a children's story about a multigenerational family heirloom. Linen cover with gold foil stamp.
A private family book featuring a children's story about a pair of beloved dogs.
The front cover of a book of short stories set in Yosemite National Park.
A custom family tree, designed for reproduction in a book.
Photo of the book design review process while reviewing the printed proof.
An art book about Australian Aboriginal rock art.
The glossary of a book, showing how it was typeset during the design process.
A stack of white papers written by a researcher and intended for field use.
The front cover of a book about Benedictine spirituality by Fr. Donald Raila of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
An interior spread from a book about archaeology in the mountains, highlighting the book's typography and design elements.
The front cover of an illustrated book, featuring a custom emboss and spot gloss along with a linen quarter bind.
A memoir about a life lived among wildlife and nature.
A photo featuring the design elements of a natural history book about Yosemite's Half Dome.
The front and back covers of a memoir about living in a remote mountain town while caring for a child.