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

292 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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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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