Most beautiful classic book covers

This classic cover perfectly echoes the harrowing tale of the book a group of. Crazy beautiful book covers the fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. The 10 most collectible photography books of all time. When i saw that this weeks top ten tuesday prompt involved book covers, i decided to do my own spin on it and write a post devoted to beautiful. The statue of liberty on magazine and novel covers the science fiction book cover is a hard one to get right. Women romance romance art romance books classic paintings beautiful paintings book cover art book art book covers historical romance authors what others are saying jon paul art cover for the daring exploits of a runaway heiress millworth manor, by victoria alexander. Told through the eyes of loveable rogues scout and jem, it also created one of literatures most beloved heroes atticus finch, a man determined to right the racial wrongs of the deep south.

Beautiful penguin drop cap editions of classic books from penguin good. Ec technology bookstyle case for iphone 6s6 and 6s6 plus. Books cover favorite folge ich kerrie legend models page prettiest pretty turner. When browsing for books in a bookstore if youre old school like me or on the web, the cover is the first thing you see, and a beautifully designed cover can convince you to give it a chance. There are various guidelines when it comes to designing the book cover. Sep 25, 2015 10 books and collections to own that will make your shelves beautiful. Creative book covers best book covers beautiful book covers book cover art best book cover design ebook cover design typographie inspiration design editorial graphisches design what others are saying creative book and magazine cover designs a challenge designing book cover design is an art and publisher pay very keen interest in getting amazing. These designforward cover designs for classic stories bring out their themes and characters in completely unique ways. This post was originally published in september 2012. Nov 26, 2016 while its always the content of a book that comes first, the cover of a book can definitely make an impression. The most beautiful and unique book covers pan macmillan.

W ith splendid packaging created by acclaimed designer coralie bickfordsmith, penguin classics presents beautiful hardcover editions of the worlds favorite books. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. To remember the good old days, and give a little nudge to the new, weve compiled a list of the 20 most iconic book covers ever in our minds, all examples of amazing book cover design. This jacket is one of the most perfect integrations of title and image ive ever seen. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands. The cover art for this book accurately represents the time period and the subject matter of this ellis classic. Redesigned his dark materials trilogy covers to look like classic penguin. From elegant leatherbound editions of timeless classics and sumptuous coffeetable books of stunning photography, to exquisitely illustrated recipe guides and volumes on art and design that are aesthetic marvels in themselves, if you really want to treat someone or yourself this christmas, immerse yourself in our ravishing range of beautiful books. Oct 12, 2003 from don quixote to american pastoral, take a look at the 100 greatest novels of all time the 100 greatest nonfiction books the 2015 version of the 100 best novels. Plus, there are coordinating illustrations on the inside covers and a beloved quote on the back that reads, life and love are very precious when both are in full bloom. All of these book covers gives a hint of the story inside, generating some curiosity in the mind of the potential customer.

These wonderfully designed covers may entice you to want to pick up one of these literary classics. There are over 20 other classic book covers in the offer. Yes, we know you arent supposed to judge a book by its cover, but. The complete guide to choosing your book cover font with. Being a bookseller means looking at hundreds maybe even thousands of book covers over the course of the year and, when youve been a bookseller as long as i have which is almost twelve years now, youre bound to develop opinions and tastes when it comes to book covers. Instead of focusing on alice, like most traditional covers do. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Clearly, there is devotion to book cover design so it should be no surprise that ive been taking notice of the covers of books being published this year and im seeing some of the most beautiful book covers ever. Swoon over 18 of this years most beautiful book covers. A portrait of the artist as a young man is another book that has had numerous covers over the years, but the most beautiful is definitely the one used for the centennial edition by penguin random house. Shirley tuckers original 1966 cover of the bell jar is the most iconic, and the coolest of all the covers for this classic. The biggest and most expensive book production of the 20th century, sumo had a limited global print run of 10,000 copies, signed and numbered by newton. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but whether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. Its a spooky time of year, so get into the halloween spirit with our latest book cover quiz.

We also revisited raymond carver covers, beloved covers, slaughterhousefive covers, and invisible man covers from around the worldand we basked in the work of todd alcott, who reimagines classic songs as vintage book covers. An attractive book cover design catches the buyers attention and helps the book stand out from the millions of books already available in a market. Weve compiled some of the most stunning editions of classic novels you. The photograph and design of this cover have landed it on numerous best cover art. Five of the most eyecatching book covers manybooks. Dec 21, 2016 so without further ado, feast your eyes on the 60 best book covers of the yearand id suggest checking out more of the recommenders work while youre at it, too. The trends can be completely different in other countries.

The theme of the design also applies to flyer design, social media page promotions and other brand collaterals. Joe pernaciaro and joseph mugnaini did this first edition cover for bradburys dystopian novel, which is still the books most wellknown cover art. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and your heart. This list covers 30 examples of fiction and 10 nonfiction books because that. Many of the most recognizable dust jackets were designed by artists handpicked by the author or their publisher. Featuring gorgeous patterns stamped on linen cases, colored endpapers, and ribbon markers, these are rich and sumptuous volumes that continue what will be one of the most coveted. Dec 24, 2011 to remember the good old days, and give a little nudge to the new, weve compiled a list of the 20 most iconic book covers ever in our minds, all examples of amazing book cover design. Lifes too short and that novel is too hard to read. Sep 30, 2017 september 2017 is syfys 25th anniversary, so were using it as an excuse to look back and celebrate the last 25 years of all science fiction, fantasy, and horror, a time that has seen the genres we love conquer the world of pop culture. The most challenging book on this list is the seven pillars of wisdom because its epic in length and contains great detail about the arab rebellion against the turks.

This has the classic girldisguisedasaboy trope but it subverts it beautifully and i really enjoyed that aspect of the story. Jan 06, 2010 take a look at these covers to see some inspiring and intriguing artwork. Clement hurds illustrations for this childrens classic help make it one of the most famous tomes of all time. Amitav ghosh s searing book on the sunderbans couldnt have asked for a better cover than this. Jan 26, 2016 classic novels have timeless appeal, but sometimes publishers want to update their book covers to appeal to contemporary audiences. A list of books with beautiful covers that are works of art in themselves, but covers that add to the story and atmosphere the book has to offer. This can help you come up with ideas for selfpublished book s cover and also learn why these designs work ive updated this post in 2019 to feature some latest covers. Mar 27, 2017 of course, for many years, batman covers were as bright as any other comic book heroes, but as the 1970s rolled around, the covers became dark and more distinctive again. It might be cliched, but the cover of this william dalrymple book captures the essence and vibrancy of religion and traditions in india to the t. Take a look at these covers to see some inspiring and intriguing artwork. Cool best science fiction book covers 21 in the best comic book covers by best science fiction book covers adventures in science fiction cover art. Hpmg its a designers job to make sure that a book can be fairly judged by its cover. In the list below, youll find the best bookstyle iphone covers.

Its not the most beautiful cover in the world but it is original. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This cover was designed by shelley revill for the doedemee project that created 100 book covers to fight illiteracy. Nonfiction covers are supposed to give a solid sense of the topic of the book, without giving away the whole story. Scott fitzgerald books all draped with beautiful gold foil. Some are beautiful, some scary, and many have transcended their original home. Mar 25, 2020 as a nice distraction from bad news i have a look at some of the most beautiful book covers on my shelves and answer jason purcells original booktag prompts. The penguin essentials series commissions a wide range of very different artists to redesign covers for vintage and modern classics. The result is a range of completely unique interpretations of the moods and themes of the novels, some with a pop art twist. How 8 classic book covers have been redesigned for modern.

Brilliantly original cover designs, typography and finishes can all help to make a book jump out at you, and so weve compiled a small selection. A scholarly book about gender fluidity might have two geometric shapes merging into one on its jacket. Oct 10, 2016 sometimes, a great story is missing a little something a great book cover to go along with it. This exclusive folio collection features 12 classic tales, including the tale of peter rabbit, the tale of jemima puddleduck and the tale of the flopsy bunnies. Penguin classic book covers love the original and detailed illustrations. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Hardcover classics penguin classics because what you read. The aim is to introduce contemporary audiences to classic literary treasures, which may otherwise have been overlooked. Apr 09, 20 a artful paperback collection of the most evocative food writing of the last 400 years, with covers designed by coralie bickfordsmith. Lees to kill a mockingbird was published in 1960 and became an immediate classic of. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but the. A successfully designed book cover will convey the tone of your book, will whisper hints without giving it all away, and will excite readers into actually opening up the book and reading. Here are 10 most beautiful book cover ideas for your.

Lets look and learn from 50 fascinating book cover designs. This list covers 30 examples of fiction and 10 nonfiction books because thats how the cookie crumbles. Go too far and it risks descending into cliche and general ridiculousness. Take a look at 25 of the most beautiful book covers ever. Bell used no more than two or three colors for her book designs, but the dust jackets remain some of the most beautiful in literature. To kill a mockingbird this book cover is one of many given to harper lees classic work to kill a mockingbird 1960.

Aug 31, 2019 from beautiful golden script to its rich hunter green color, this edition encompasses the cozyfeel of the story inside it. The plot is richly layered with plenty of subplots that were handled. Sometimes, a great story is missing a little something a great book cover to go along with it. While its always the content of a book that comes first, the cover of a book can definitely make an impression. Dark vanessa, one of the most anticipated book releases for march 2020. Harper lee, believed to be one of the most influential authors to have ever existed, famously published only a single novel up until its controversial sequel was published in 2015 just before her death. Its a handmade, genuine leather case, both extremely stylish and durable. Sep 03, 2012 the 20 most beautiful childrens books of all time. The novel won a pulitzer prize in 1961 and the next year was made into an academy awardwinning film. Here, we count down batmans most iconic comic book covers.

John steinbecks classic chronicles the dust bowl migration of the 1930s in america during the great depression, and its. In the following, we help you to find the most beautiful book cover fonts by genre with great examples nonfiction book cover fonts. Tv adaptations can casuse a massive spike in sales of classic books james. September 2017 is syfys 25th anniversary, so were using it as an excuse to look back and celebrate the last 25 years of all science fiction, fantasy, and horror, a time that has seen the genres we love conquer the world of pop culture. Apr 16, 2017 20 stunning editions of classic books youll want to add to your library. This can help you come up with ideas for selfpublished books cover and also learn why these designs work ive updated this post in 2019 to feature some latest covers. Less than zero, by bret easton ellis, cover art by chip kidd. Dec 02, 2011 classic pelican book covers in pictures bibliophiles and retro design fans will love the pelican project, an online time capsule of book covers from the now defunct educational arm of. The beloved classic of childrens fiction gets a new cover designed by korean designer maya tatsukawa. All the cases listed below open like a real book, are made of a vintagelooking material, and give that exceptional feeling of holding a precious thing. Most beautiful book covers ever a list of books with beautiful covers that are works of art in themselves, but covers that add to the story and atmosphere the book has to offer.

These inspirational book cover designs are unique, simple, and memorable for their use of colors, fonts, and other design elements. Bloomsbury group member vanessa bell gave her sister virginia woolfs books a distinct modern style. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn. The covers depict a ceramic shape and pattern historically relevant to the period of each book. Each one would turn your precious smartphone into a small book of wisdom which, in fact, every smartphone is. Most designers of the best nonfiction book covers do. This has been one of my favorite covers since it first came out. Also, see how many times you can hear me say actually in this video because for some reason i. Most creative experts and leading companies have understood the importance of beautiful book cover ideas. If youre looking for book cover design inspiration, here is a collection of 75 awesome book covers. From beautiful golden script to its rich hunter green color, this edition encompasses the cozyfeel of the story inside it.

The bell jar is the most iconic, and the coolest of all the covers for this classic. The 50 greatest album covers of all time billboard. Jul 16, 2018 that pressure to stand out inspires a lot of creativity among publishers, and every year, some truly amazing covers are designed. From startup rock paper books comes this intensely beautiful cover.

Hester prynne, one of the strongest female literary characters ever written, has graced many classic book covers for this iconic novel through multiple artist renditions. Brilliantly original cover designs, typography and finishes can all help to make a book jump out at you, and so weve compiled a small selection of some of our favourite and most unique covers from the past few months. Nov 12, 2015 photographic portraits, paintings, collages all these and more are on billboard s list of the 50 greatest album covers of all time, reaching back to elvis presleys selftitled debut to and. A novel before its time, harper lees pulitzerprize winner addresses issues of race, inequality and segregation with both levity and compassion. Hardcover classics penguin classics because what you. Mar 25, 20 the 22 most iconic book covers of all time.