Grid, type, layout and material were carefully considered in the design and production of this work. Inspired by Irma Boom’s approach to scale and form, the books are sized to echo the object they document — inviting the postage stamp to be experienced at its own humble scale (3×4 cm). Each miniature volume reflects the visual language of its respective era, tracing the stamp’s milestones across the past, present and speculative future.

The accompanying publication extends the project into a participatory space, incorporating contributions from the founder, Dinah Johnson, and members of The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society. Their reflections highlight how stamps and handwritten letters rely on each other: stamps give tangible identity and meaning to the act of writing, while the letter gives the stamp purpose and life. Together, they demonstrate the continued emotional and cultural value of slower, personal communication within an increasingly digital world.