Tragedy at Pike River Mine
Client: Awa Press
Book design, 2013
Tragedy at Pike River Mine is a powerful investigation into a disaster that should never have happened, the dramatic political and legal fallout, and the effect on a small community. It reveals an appalling string of mistakes, from consent being given for the mine in the first place to pressure to ignore safety measures; it tells the human stories behind the tragedy, and provides penetrating insight into who’s to blame.
“We would like this cover to have drama and a sense of sadness, without being sensational. The way the image is cropped and the appropriate use of type will be important in setting the right tone.” — Awa Press
The appearance and style of a ‘definitive account’, along with a limited colour palette, emphasise the journalistic approach of the writing, fostering a serious and objective tone.
