Socrates Editions 5

Socrates is an international design group based in London. In 2020, we launched a series of limited-edition books, designed to celebrate the expertise of photographers, illustrators, or creatives with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working. Entitled ‘Avoiding Gravity’, our most recent edition explores the exquisite works of internationally renowned sculptor, David Begbie.
Specialising in figurative work from steel mesh, the challenge was to celebrate Begbie’s juxtaposition of industrial materials and the inherently fragile nature of the human form. Embracing the integral importance of light and shadow through commissioned black and white photography, layered assets, stylised typography, and copper accents that reflect not only the dimensional nature of his work, but also the exceptional attention to detail in every piece. All encased within a bespoke dust jacket that mimics the patterns and tactility of Begbie’s material of choice.