Mountain 239

Best book design from all over the world 2026 / Bronze Medal Jury Review

OIMU has woven together the names and stories of 239 mountains along the Korean Peninsula's mountain ranges, while mt.d has gathered images of the 239 summit markers from these mountains.
Before hiking, explore the fascinating stories behind these mountains and examine the summit markers, and after a satisfying climb, encounter the real thing at the top.

🏔 Why 『Mountain 239』 is Special!
・ A small, cute book that can be used as a keychain.
・ Includes the names, origins, and images of the 239 mountains and their summit markers.
・ Features a list of flag species (flag species are iconic plants and animals representing certain regions).
・ Contains useful hiking information (how to act when encountering wildlife, dealing with disasters, first aid procedures in emergencies, etc.)
・ Made with waterproof paper, resistant to rain and dirt.
・ A small, cute compass attached to the book spine (*Please note: The compass is part of the design and may have limited functionality due to its small magnetism. This does not qualify for exchanges or returns).

This collaboration brings together a blend of practicality and charm for hikers, offering both knowledge and inspiration on every journey.

Mountain

OIMU, 2024
50 × 68 x 20 mm, 288 pages,; Korean 

Compass attached on the book spine

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