Wis Mollerud Holt, Creative Director/Creative Manager

Dream Team of 1947 — Book Design & Publishing

A true honor to collaborate with wrestling Hall of Famer Arno P. Niemand on Dream Team of 1947, a book celebrating one of the most successful wrestling teams in history.

The creative direction was rooted in simple elegance, with a visual nod to the 1940s and the postwar era of collegiate athletics. The goal was to create a timeless design that honored the history, accomplishments, and spirit of this remarkable team while giving the stories and historical photography room to shine.

I managed the project from concept through completion, overseeing all aspects of book design, production, print management, and publishing. We delivered both softcover and hardcover editions, established an Amazon sales presence to reach a broader audience, and expanded the project with an audiobook edition on CD.

This was much more than a book design project. It was an opportunity to help preserve an important piece of wrestling history and bring a remarkable athletic legacy to a new generation of readers.

Role

Arti Direction, Design, Production & Print Management

For

ARNO P. NIEMAND