The work of Jamie Keenan has always reminded me of another one of my favorite book designers, Gray 318. Both designers seem to enjoy getting creative when they can utilize a wide variety of approaches while delivering bread & butter covers most l [...]
It's not easy to identify a Paul Buckley cover. His style runs the gamut resulting in covers designed (or directed) to boldly stand out, or tastefully fit in.
Like many, I first became familiar with the elusive Gray 318 through his covers for Jonathan Safran Foer. I remember being impressed by the hand lettering and the choice of bold colors. Since then, I've been on the prowl for Gray's covers.
Although I love well designed book covers, I take a special interest in the ones that actually portray aspects of the novel itself. Particularly those aspects that become clear only after reading the book. For me this is the mark of a great dust jack [...]
In the late 80s and early 90s, Goldberg brought typographic experiments, nouveau elements and collage to the forefront of dust jacket design, setting the stage for the next generation of book designers.
I just love this cover. From the beautiful type to the illustrations to the entire concept, Roberto de Vicq de Cumpitch has created yet another perfect dust jacket.
When I come across an interesting book cover I always take note of who designed it. Through that process I've repeatedly come across the work of John Gall.
Welcome to the first of several posts dedicated specifically to the art of the dust jacket. We'll be looking at all kinds of books and designers spanning several genres and several decades.
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