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While I think the cover is really visually nice, I find the interior spreads linked above to be really clunky. The typography for the spreads actually detract/distract from the beautiful photographs. And the shorter phrase of the title works really well in the circular path because it’s sh… — Nida
“I would argue that updating the logo of the most popular, best selling, most critically acclaimed, graphic novel in history for a silly movie, might be a bad idea. I really don’t mean to be snarky, but it’s pretty iconic.”
Long-running magazines update their iconic logos pe… — jack
this is in my top 5 for 2008 . . .
— Arthur
Not a bad cover, but just a little too obscure.
The book industry is overpopulated with all-text covers. It would probably work well in any other medium, but runs a high risk of easily being mistaken as yet another “no-concept” all-text jacket…
CONTEXT, CONT… — rich
Rodrigo, I always knew you had the talent. Covers are amazing.
— Jonette
The book being in perspective and the main type block set over it w/ out changing the perspective plays a trick on my eyes. It’s like the main block is in perspective to a vanishing point on the right, while the book and the “essay” line are on a point to the left.
— Von K
I’ve always liked the Alasdair Gray version of the illustration
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I love you guys, you’re all my brothers and sisters. (Thank yeh for Humor to get through a rough day :-)
— Richard Henricks
This cover is definitely better than the other version (from Omar). I agree the “ands” look a little out of place, but I think if they were bigger it might look better. I’m not against the color bar. I think the cover would look unbalanced without it.
— Neil S.
Lots of great designers, but we have a hard time finding their work because its typically not sold on the shelf. Any help out there?
I used to work in university press publishing, and I loved the design competition ran by the AAUP (aaupnet.org). The winners of their design show… — Gladly
The simplicity is refreshing and the title is gorgeous.
— Lisa
agree with shorty…I think they go with the story. So far, the most recognizable George Owell book cover in my opinion….
But personal logo on a book cover? not.
All you need is type.
— YC
The treatment of the type with the image is gorgeous.
Would make a great poster as well.
love it.
— bear
sucks
— ff
The photos are by Barnaby Hall – see an online exhibition of his photos by themselves and in use as covers here: http://www.luminous-lint.com/app/vexhibit/PHOTOGRAPHER_Barnaby_Hall_01/1/0/0/
— JRSM
Reminds me of The Knives CD Deep Cuts. http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41FG1V56M1L.SS500.jpg
— Lou V
Really enjoy it. I’d like to see it without the gold star-burst pattern (kind of cluttered). Maybe seeing the foilstamp in person would change my mind.
— Chris
There is some concept here, and I like it enough I guess.. but it seems to me an overly obvious visual solution.
— Chris
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like simple
— yifu (china)
I agree with Jonathan that the border is fine – it shows more distinctly that there is nothing/no-one else in that area. It creates a wall between the dot and any interaction with anything/anyone else.
— Emileia
These things always take up too much of my time :) I can’t stop staring…..Great cover!
— Jonathan Edelhuber
They didn’t have much to offer typographically in the 1300s. I’m assuming that’s why the designer opted for a less ancient aesthetic.
— nate s.
- this is used on Ethan Black’s ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ too.
— rachel.