How to make a statement without saying anything at all.

This Book is
Dedicated to Sound.

These words above are printed on the dedication page of this great book. So how do you create impact without words? Cochlear knows how – and they've done so in stunning fashion with this promotional book about Cochlear implants. We recently received this limited first edition, printed by Lithographix based in Hawthorne, California.

This large book comes in a slim box with a visual of crashing waves on the front of the package and the subtle headline "Let There Be Sound". Aside from an intro page and a few pages of copy in the back detailing the different Cochlear implant systems, this book uses very little words and is primarily eye candy — and it's brilliant.

Thumbing through each page presents a different "sound" depicted with a photograph. From the simple bubble wrap pattern on the inside front cover, to a shot of popcorn popping, people laughing, or rain drops on a puddle, you can "hear" and even "feel" the sound it makes as each page is revealed.

From a production standpoint the book is very nicely printed. No over-the-top glossy visuals; everything is printed on matte paper. The book's dust jacket has the headline "Let There Be Sound" printed in a gloss varnish that contrasts nicely with the dull matte of the black and white photograph it sits on top of. The yellow ribbon bookmark also adds a nice touch of sophistication to the piece — come back to your favorite sound at any time.

26 professional photographers lent their talents to this beautiful book. It is a definite showcase piece for Lithographix and a nice visual book that anyone would be lucky to have whether they can hear everything or nothing. With only 100 books printed in this run, it's clear that this is a really special piece.

- Joel Penos

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