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The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature
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How many book lovers picked up a book because they were intrigued by the book jacket design? Probably, lots. It goes without saying, a lot of time and energy is spent designing a book jacket that conveys just the right amount of information while being pleasant to look at. Can the "look of the book" make all the difference or, at the very least, form the complete package of beauty, utility and content? You'll never know until you pick this up.
Why do some book covers instantly grab your attention, while others never get a second glance? Fusing word and image, as well as design thinking and literary criticism, this captivating investigation goes behind the scenes of the cover design process to answer this question and more.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
As the outward face of the text, the book cover makes an all-important first impression. The Look of the Book examines art at the edges of...
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW
As the outward face of the text, the book cover makes an all-important first impression. The Look of the Book examines art at the edges of...
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