books!

This week i chose to do some examples of great book cover design.

Firstly, i thought the photography and use of type in the book "The Healing of America" was very eye catching. Simple to read and a very well thought out idea, this composition uses a almost-symmetrical balance which, in itself, really sets itself apart. The designers are Keenan and Dagger Herren.

Moving on, I couldn't help but be pulled to this next one. High! spelled with a joint! Yeah, it was probably one of the quicker things that made it into the sketchbook but i really like how they treated the type and also the placement of the authors and subtitle. designers.

Lastly, I can't help but be enticed to the hand-made feel of this. The placement of the sentences and fragments also make this design work giving it a feeling of movement which in turn lead the eye toward the bottom of the page. Designed by Peter Mendelsund.