My role in Asia 8-a limited-edition boxed set containing the winning eight books of the Steidl Book Award Asia-is to forge a strong graphic identity for the project. This includes creating the boxed set as well as other printed literature that accompanies the individual books. Together with Gwen Lee of DECK and Gerhard Steidl, I also assist and give advice to the artists in drafting and designing their books.

Collaborating closely with all the artists in Göttingen has been fulfilling and satisfying to say the least. We hope you will take the time to savor the subtle qualities of these books-the smell of printed ink, the textures of the papers and binding materials-and be as inspired by them as we are.

Theseus Chan
Art Director