"Wasn't That a Time!" book design layout.
Robin Brooks at The Beauty of Books, with writer and personal historian Mary Littlefield, guided Joseph E. Corcoran on creating the book design layout for his memoir, Wasn't That a Time! A Corcoran Family Memoir: 1925-1950. This is a poignant tale about one Irish immigrant family's experience of the Depression and the Second World War. It is a beautiful telling of difficult, heart-wrenching times, expressed with truth, humor, and humility from the perspective of all the siblings, but especially that of Joseph Corcoran. Robin designed and produced the cover and book design layout, working closely with Mary, who collaborated with the Corcoran family over a five-year period to develop and craft their story.
The book is 7 1/4" wide and 8 1/4" tall.
Mary has this to say about working with Robin:
I have worked closely with many book designers over the years, but it was not until I found Robin Brooks of The Beauty of Books that I felt a true sense of trust. First of all, I know I can trust Robin's design skills absolutely. She is an extraordinary designer. But I also know I can trust Robin to be my partner throughout the process. She respects and encourages my ideas, accommodates my client's needs, and goes above and beyond the call of duty in terms of meeting schedule — all while calmly insisting on the best quality throughout those final grinding days of extra proofs and last-minute changes. I finally have found a designer with whom I can create the wonderful books I could only dream of previously. It means the world to me and to my clients.
— Mary Littlefield, Storylines
linking generations through story
