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For Reclam, Elanders produced a special edition of classic Reclam titles. The project shows how creative ideas can be transformed into high-quality printed books through professional production.
From Design to Finished Book
The special edition was created as part of a cover design competition in which students were invited to reinterpret the cover of The Broken Jug by Heinrich von Kleist. Around 450 submissions were received, three designs were selected — and those winning covers were produced by Elanders as finished books.
What began as a creative concept became a professionally manufactured product: printed, bound, and quality-checked at our production facility in Waiblingen.
Working with Reclam
Since August of last year, Elanders has been working with Reclam on book production projects. During this collaboration, we have produced selected Reclam titles and contributed our expertise in high-quality book manufacturing.
The limited edition featuring the winning covers was a particularly distinctive project. Its individual design and small print run required a carefully coordinated production process with a strong focus on precision and craftsmanship.
More Than a Print Job
This project illustrates what book production can achieve today. It brings together cultural content and contemporary design, turning creative ideas into tangible products. For Elanders, it was a great opportunity to demonstrate how print is made — and why high-quality book production continues to matter.
👉 More information about the project can be found on Reclam’s website:
A look behind the scenes
Watch the video to follow the production process of the book cover for “Der zerbrochne Krug” (The Broken Jug) – from printing to the finished book.
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