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Ham’s Tales is a publication from award-winning charcuterie, Friends of Ham. It is a printed collection of recipes, stories and lessons — curated by staff as an insight into the world of cured meats, mature cheeses and fine wines.
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Sharing stories of a charcuterie
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We produced a tactile and refined book, inspired by continental design and featuring carefully considered materials to reflect those used in delicatessen packaging, such as the parchment dust jacket and string tie.
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In recognition of the design, use of materials and print, Ham’s Tales was selected from thousands of applicants to be featured in the Fedrigoni Top Awards — an international exhibition, held at the Design Museum in Barcelona.
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