Compendium of Master PR Photography released – AKA the 2009 AWARD Annual

June 17 2010, 9:21 am | BY Kim Shaw | 7 Comments

awardannual.pngThe Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD) today announces the release of its AWARD annual; the Compendium of Master PR Photography.

Now into its 31st year, the Compendium has established itself as the best PR photography handbook of all time and a must have for all. Its detailed commentary on some of the world’s greatest exhibitions make it essential reading for anyone wishing to promote themselves in the fickle world of advertising. Brimming with tips, tidbits and tripods as well as never before published quotes from industry experts, the Compendium of Master PR Photography will not look out of place on most very good-looking bookshelves.

The Compendium, also known as the 2009 AWARD Annual, showcases the verybest creative work of the Australasian advertising industry in2008/2009 across twelve categories and includes an accompanyingtwo-disk DVD set containing all winning and finalist entries.

“Moredetailed than last year’s mostly revised edition, the fully revisededition cannot be revised any further. So please, sit back, wash yourhands and enjoy one of Hans Beckenbauer’s greatest ever compendiums.”said Guy Futcher and Brendan Donnelly, from DDB Sydney, the creativeteam behind the book.

“Many thanks to DDB for creating thisbook. Its great to have a timeless record showcasing this year’screative accomplishments,” says Daniel Leesong, CEO of theCommunications Council.

The 2009 Compendium of Master PRPhotography is a joint venture between DDB Sydney (concept), BrendanDonnelly and Guy Futcher (creative team), Matt Eastwood (ECD), MarkHarricks (CD), Jason Young (designer), Matt Bright (retoucher), SteveThurlby (design), Helen Drew (print production), Alette Winfield(editing and project management), Gold AWARD sponsor FSM (DVDproduction) and Rothfield Print Management.

AWARD members who have ordered the 2009 AWARD Annual will receive the book this week, while non members can order the book online or sign up for membership, which includes the book.