Hal Eastman’s Dancessence book was awarded a Gold Medal from the Independent Publisher Book Awards for Best Book Arts Craftsmanship. The high-quality production of the book included design by Takigawa Design, printing by Hemlock Printers, and cover paper that was handmade in Khandbari, Nepal. The free-sliding slipfolio was hand fabricated in Phoenix, Arizona, using bamboo wood, a magnet, and a tipped-in print.