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" Ancora imparo
I am still learning. "
—Michelangelo, at 87




Vibes Personal, kitschy, vernacular, everyday, subtle, warm, humane, and casual
Vibes Personal, kitschy, vernacular, everyday, subtle, warm, humane, and casual

AWATTO

170x100 mm, 124 pages, wire binding; printed in 5 copies on matte paper—Springhill Cardstock Paper, 199 gsm; authored by Taehoon Um
 is a personal chronicle of traveling from Toronto to Ottawa—read as "Awatto" through a literal twist in perspective—capturing the first visit after pandemic restrictions. Reflecting on friendship and reconnection, it fuses a private narrative with wider social under-currents, revealing how human ties can evolve and deepen in the wake of collective isolation. The reversed title symbolizes the author's unique perception of the city, prompting readers to consider their own journeys as opportunities for fresh insight and renewed bonds.





Covers
The OTTAWA sign, photographed in reverse, spans the front and back. Only "TTO" is visible at first, revealing the full picture only when opened. When upright, the sign aligns with the book, reinforcing its theme of perspective.







Size
A modest format underscores the book’s warm, personal tone, recalling small, everyday joys lost during the pandemic and inviting an unpretentious browsing experience.



Wire Binding
Thick loops give the book a casual, everyday vibe—like a travel notebook—adding dimensional charm and inviting relaxed flipping.
Wire Binding
Thick loops give the book a casual, everyday vibe—like a travel notebook—adding dimensional charm and inviting relaxed flipping.





Standing Display
Sturdy pages and a robust binding let the book stand upright like a photo frame, a deliberate design choice that turns each spread into a mini gallery for the desk.
Object
Stood upright, the photobook fans out into a sculptural form. Its thick, rounded pages add volume, blurring the line between book and art object.
Object  Stood upright, the photobook fans out into a sculptural form. Its thick, rounded pages add volume, blurring the line between book and art object.