PRACTICEOn Shelves
From simple paperbacks to sturdy hardcovers to opulent coffee-table specimens, books remain one of the most consistent sources for rich visual, tactile, and intellectual experiences—and one of the most pleasurable challenges for graphic designers, whether the job is a book jacket or a cover-to-cover design. As miniature posters, book covers have long fascinated designers for their challenge to create something not only memorable and gripping but also able to serve as a visual megaphone in service of the content, giving the viewer an immediate sense of the entire book. And the prospect of designing an internal structure to deliver text and imagery across hundreds of pages through considerate pacing, ...
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