The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature
Peter Mendelsund and David J • Ten Speed Press • ISBN 9780399581021
The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature
Peter Mendelsund and David J • Ten Speed Press • ISBN-13 9780399581021
ISBN-10 Not provided • 2020
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By Peter Mendelsund and David J. Alworth 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 process to answer this question and more.
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