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Creative Bloq
1 month ago
Graphic design

I can't get enough of these hand painted book cover designs

Dulux reimagined 12 classic novels with hand-painted covers inspired by their Heritage color range.
The campaign with Ogilvy UK aimed to create a new way of selecting colors by pairing classic novels with mood-evoking hues. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

The best Dune art covers a stunning mix of styles

Classic Dune art has been a source of inspiration for artists since 1965, with various interpretations of Arrakis and the sandworms.
Different artists like John Schoenherr and Bruce Pennington have created iconic Dune covers, showcasing a mix of fantasy and science fiction elements. [ more ]
British GQ
3 months ago
Books

'Hot guy books' are the hot new accessory

Having good looks and reading books can provoke jealousy among nerdy, writerly types.
Carrying classic novels is now seen as a brainy thirst trap for both celebrities and regular civilians. [ more ]
Nytimes
5 months ago
Books

The Best Book Covers of 2023

This year's book covers tapped into the anxious zeitgeist with wit and wisdom, balancing commercial demands with artistic creativity.
Designers strived to go beyond mere survival, resulting in oblique, confrontational, and appealing covers that showcase their craft. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Books

The Best Book Covers of 2023

2023 was a year of survival for the publishing industry, with no growth but also no decline
Book covers of 2023 reflected the anxious zeitgeist with droll wit and wisdom [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Books

The Best Book Covers of 2023

2023 was a year of survival for the publishing industry, with no growth but also no decline
Book covers of 2023 reflected the anxious zeitgeist with droll wit and wisdom [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Design

The Best Book Covers of 2023

2023 was a year of survival for the publishing industry, with no growth but also no decline
Book covers of 2023 reflected the anxious zeitgeist with droll wit and wisdom [ more ]
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www.fastcompany.com
5 months ago
Books

The gorgeous, psychedelic work of Iris Alba, the genius book designer you've never heard of

Leandro Castelao and Francisco Roca founded Flecha Books to highlight overlooked Latin American designers and artists.
They discovered the work of Iris Alba, a previously forgotten book cover designer, whose vibrant and unique covers were ubiquitous in Latin America.
Alba's work is considered a missing link in understanding Latin American book cover design. [ more ]
Defector
5 months ago
Books

If BookTok Convinces Teens They're Ready For Erotica, Is It My Job To Stop Them? | Defector

Covers on romance books can be misleading, as they often feature kid-friendly illustrations but contain explicit content.
Booksellers struggle to categorize and display books with misleading covers, making it difficult for customers to know the true content of a book.
There is a lack of consistency among booksellers when it comes to informing customers about the adult content in books with misleading covers. [ more ]
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