Dolly Parton: Behind the Seams

Dolly Parton: Behind the Seams celebrates the country music legend’s “passion for fashion” and provides an inside look at her distinctive fashion style. The tome features 450 photographs and includes items from Parton’s private costume archive.

Designed by Annie Marino, the book’s design and typography translates these rhinestones and floral patterns into graphic form. It is primarily set in Commercial Type’s Canela, designed by Miguel Reyes. Ilham Herry’s Caniste and EFCO Songster are beautifully set on the bright pink cover and title page.

And I am thrilled to see Crayonette DJR (my revival of the 1889 typeface Crayonette) used throughout the book as an accent typeface. Its ornate and whimsical design are a perfect fit for the subject matter, and it echoes Parton’s previous use of Crayonette’s older cousin, Crayon, on her 1990 album Home for Christmas.

Many thanks to Dana Chen for alerting me to this use and for taking these photographs.