TIME TO REMEMBER

FOREWORD

At a glance, as we in the newspaper business are fond of saying, this book contains the best of newspaper design from the Spring of 1986 to the Spring of 1987.

Designers have the ability to control how a message is transmitted, and thus, thow the message is received.
Every stepa a designer takes, consciously or unconsciously, says something to a reader.

These pages show us the outsanding efforts of the clearest-thinking, most creative mindes in our business, using state-0f-the-art technology to present information and chronicle history as the decade of the '80s winds down.

Beyond the selection of type, the choice of photographs, the style of illustration, the use of color, what we see is designers at work in the on-going effort to better explain the news to readers.

As you look through these pages, you will se the range of human experience transmitted through the minds and skills of some of our most talent journalist.

We hope you enjoy this book because what we are really looking at ourselves- from the Spring of 1986 to the Spring of 1987

Maggie Balough
President,
Society of Newspaper Design

HEADLESS BODY IN TOPLESS BAR: THE BEST HEADLINES FROM AMERICA'S FAVORITE NEWSPAPER (HARDCOVER)

From AMAZON

The book starts off with a 2-page history of the Post (mostly changes of ownership) followed by several pages bent on sliming the 1993 owner, real estate mogul Abe Hirschfield. Revenge is a dish best served cold, and the Post can't seem to get enough of laying this gentleman low. The rest of the book is devotes to covers and memorable inside pages. The chosen covers are taken from the world of politics ("The Full Monica"), sports ("May the Curse Be With You" -- odious to this Red Sox fan, but clever nonetheless) and the Mafia ("Gotti's Greatest Hits"). The selected titles also highlight the tabloid's propensity for bringing down the mighty -- be it Jim Bakker, Donald Trump or Martha Stewart -- and upping the cleavage count. Anything to get the proles to shell over a few clams. Later Post covers showed an alarming propensity to editorialize and pander to the masses in a way that goes well beyond journalistic limits of propriety. "Axis of Weasel" blares one headline from January 2003 over the photos of French and German leaders who opposed America's invasion of Iraq. While the locals must have lapped up that sentiment, after 5 years of war, the fun has gone out of it.

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IRAQI PHOTOGRAPHER AWARDED

From APN

   Bilal Hussein, an Iraqi photographer with Associated Press (AP) who spent more than two years in US military custody in Iraq on suspicion of being a security threat, was awarded a journalism prize by a Spanish foundation on 22 May.

   The Barcelona-based Miguel Gil Moreno Foundation said the prize was given in recognition of Hussein's photographs and for all the work done by local reporters in Iraq. The award is named after Miguel Gil Moreno, a Spanish cameraman killed in 2000 while covering the Sierra Leone conflict for AP Television News. The award was created in 2002 by Spanish colleagues of Gil, in collaboration with his family, and is given each year to a war correspondent. Hussein, a 36-year-old Iraqi photographer, was unable to attend the ceremony but sent a video message expressing his appreciation.

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AL BAYAN NEWSPAPER RELAUNCHES IN NEW FORMAT

From Arab Media Group online

     Al Bayan, Arab Media Group’s (AMG) Arabic-language newspaper, and one of the region’s top-selling newspapers, today relaunched with a vibrant, new and improved design. The new format includes a full colour layout, new daily and weekly supplements as well as a new slogan, ‘The people’s sixth sense.’

     The new supplements include; ‘Five Senses’ which will focus on local and global entertainment news, a weekly Friday supplement ‘Maraya’ will present news and editorial on local politics, while ‘Masarat,’ published every Sunday, will specialise in local and international cultural affairs. Abdullatif Al Sayegh, CEO of AMG, said: “The relaunch comes in response to the evolution in all sectors of UAE society, as well as the unique combination of multiple cultures. We recognised the need for a daily newspaper that is capable of understanding the needs of such a diverse audience.

     The new Al Bayan will use an international style of news coverage, while retaining the special flavour that readers are used to.” On his part, Da’en Shahine, Editor in Chief of Al Bayan said, “Our continuous need to cater to our sophisticated reader and to create a venue for them to receive the most up-to-date information, is at the forefront of reasons behind our relaunch. We aim to spread news not only in the UAE but regionally as well.” As part of their content review, Al Bayan has also signed agreements with some of the most prominent journalists and writers from the Arab world, who will incite debate and offer insight in editorial columns.

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SOORAJ RAVEENDRAN
Emirates Business 24/7

from News Page Designer

PRINCESS BEATRICE: ROYAL TO DO WORK EXPERIENCE AT FINANCIAL TIMES WEBSITE

From MediaGuardian

     The Duchess of York's daughter, Princess Beatrice, is to join the Financial Times website as part of a work experience placement.

     A royal source confirmed to MediaGuardian.co.uk that the princess, who is fifth in line to the throne, will be joining the financial title in London for work experience. The 19-year-old is understood to be lined up to write for Alphaville, the FT's fast-paced financial news and analysis blog. It is also understood that Princess Beatrice will contribute to the FT's quarterly glossy magazine How to Spend It, which targets "affluent men and women of distinguished tastes".

     Another source said the princess may also contribute to the title's fashion coverage.

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