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Récord
MexicoCirculation: 30,000
With the confidence of youth, the Récord is a first-year, all-sports daily tabloid featuring bold, dynamic color and typography — particularly in numbers and statistics. Boldness starts on the front page. On one, the pride for Mexico’s soccer team is so swelled that only the first two letters — “MÉ” — are all that fit. Multiple layers of information keep readers moving through pages. The tabloid format is fully exploited in vibrant spreads. This publication captures the essence of what makes sports exciting.
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung
Frankfort, GermanyCirculation: 267,725
A classic that more than occasionally bucks tradition — the “Wer?” front page uses an unexpected high-contrast political propaganda style — this newspaper provokes its readers to contemplate current issues. Rich, diverse graphics and illustrations, plus a sophisticated sense of humor, complement serious and extensive reporting. The scope of the visual elements matches the reach of its coverage and invites its audience to read. Its clean organization makes it accessible and engaging.
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The Independent on Sunday
London, EnglandCirculation: 220,000
“Thwipp!” — The Independent celebrates language in its cheeky words and images. Appealing to a young, smart set, it also has the wherewithal to present the Queen Mother’s death with grace and elegance. Sports are extensive even taking the readers out of the arena to a history of gyms, humorously titled “Blood, sweat and rears.” Confident use of photography and illustrations calls attention to issues large and small, plain and racy. Urban and urbane, this publication lives up to its independent moniker.
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Die Zeit
Hamburg, GermanyCirculation: 450,000
Consistent excellence brings Die Zeit back to the podium for a fourth time. Characterized by a refined, elegant and measured typography, this orderly German publication complements that typeface love affair with bold white space and diverse, expressive styles of illustration and photography. Its pages celebrate politics, place and people. As beautiful as these pages appear in this annual, one must hold them in his hands to fully appreciate the perfect legibility of their body type was daunting.
