Kirill Gluschenko explores a disciplined approach to book design, treating physical formats, layout structure, and text rhythm as interdependent choices.

The publication system utilizes structured layouts to establish compositional tension. Every page layout balances white space with intense black ink. This creates a strong tactile contrast. A modular grids system guides the eye through complex text hierarchies. This project construction exemplifies disciplined book design. Gluschenko uses baseline alignment to anchor the typography. The resulting compositions present a distinct palette and style, exhibiting sketches, handwriting, and layout drawings. The visual rhythm remains consistent across multiple editions. The grid structure guides all typographic choices. Every margin and column alignment serves a strategic purpose. The text block maintains clean margins. This spatial arrangement creates stability.

Book Design

This editorial framework focuses on the physical presence of the publication. Scale contrast and geometric restraint define the layout behavior. Gluschenko treats every choice as a deliberate structural decision. The design gains strength from this rigid typographic scaling. Paper quality and production details separate a lasting publication from generic printing. This discipline defines the project. The project highlights how book design functions as a serious craft discipline. The materials feel tactile. The layout relies on standard ink density. Color choices remain neutral. Every element contributes to the structural integrity. The visual pacing feels slow. It encourages a careful reading experience.

Gluschenko brings deep editorial expertise from his work with Esquire and Port. His fictional publishing house model allows complete creative control. This setup removes commercial pressure. The designer can focus purely on formal design challenges. The publishing circle functions as a workshop for physical objects. The participants study historical Soviet photography circles. This context influences the current aesthetic. The resulting publications reflect a deep respect for print history. The work emphasizes process over quick consumption.

See the full project by Kirill Gluschenko on Behance.

Between the Lines hero shot — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines detail view — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines system overview — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines composition detail — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines alternate view — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines application detail — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines context shot — book design by Kirill Gluschenko
Between the Lines closing detail — book design by Kirill Gluschenko