The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature by David J. Alworth, Peter Mendelsund

The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature

David J. Alworth, Peter Mendelsund

nonfiction art design informative medium-paced

292 pages | first published 2020

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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 proc...
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