The Best Of Cover Design

Author : Altitude Associates
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781610602280

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The Best of Cover Design by Altitude Associates Pdf

You can't judge a book by its cover, or so the saying goes. We beg to differ. Each of us is exposed to several thousand messages a day. To be successful, covers not only have to stand out amongst all the clutter, but they also need to make an instant connection with viewers. Designing covers isn't an easy task. It's a minefield of requirements, constraints, and subjective opinions, oftentimes resulting in what we like to call the “design-by-committee pit of despair.� Make the logo bigger. The CEO's daughter doesn't like orange; change it. The sales team begins art directing. Welcome to the land of mediocrity. We've all been there, and it requires ninja-like skills to traverse and emerge in one piece. Despite the challenges, some covers clearly rise to the top. You can't help but pick up the magazine, open the brochure, or buy the book. They draw you in through their cleverness, simplicity, or boldness. These are the covers contained herein. Of the more than 2,000 covers received, the authors had the dubious task of selecting about 350 to be featured in The Best of Cover Design. The chosen covers were selected based on their initial visual impact and effectiveness in conveying the message within. It is an inspiration feast for the eyes.

Author : Ned Drew,Paul Sternberge
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 1568984979

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By Its Cover by Ned Drew,Paul Sternberge Pdf

We all know we're not supposed to judge books by their covers, but the truth is that we do just that nearly every time we walk into a bookstore or pull a book off a tightly packed shelf. It's really not something we should be ashamed about, for it reinforces something we sincerely believe: design matters. At its best, book cover design is an art that transcends the publisher's commercial imperativesto reflect both an author's ideas and contemporary cultural values in a vital, intelligent, and beautiful way. In this groundbreaking and lavishly illustrated history, authors Ned Drew and Paul Sternberger establish American book cover design as a tradition of sophisticated, visual excellence that has put shape to our literary landscape. By Its Cover traces the story of the American book cover from its inception as a means of utilitarian protection for the book to its current status as an elaborately produced form of communication art. It is, at once, the intertwined story of American graphic design and American literature, and features the work of such legendary figures as Rockwell Kent, E. McKnight Kauffer, Paul Rand, Alvin Lustig, Rudy deHarak, and Roy Kuhlman along with more recent and contemporary innovators including Push Pin Studios, Chermayeff & Geismar, Karen Goldberg, Chip Kidd, and John Gall.

Author : Joseph Connolly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Book covers
ISBN : 0571240003

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Faber and Faber by Joseph Connolly Pdf

A stunning collection of Faber covers, published as part of Faber's eightieth anniversary celebrations.

Author : Steven Heller,Anne Fink
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Design
ISBN : UOM:49015001465914

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Covers & Jackets! by Steven Heller,Anne Fink Pdf

"Presents more than 400 exemplary book jackets, paperback covers and magazine covers produced by outstanding designers from America and abroad"--Dustjacket.

Author : Matthew Goodman
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Design
ISBN : 0764350161

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Book Cover Designs by Matthew Goodman Pdf

Look at more than 500 book cover designs and listen to more than 50 of today's top designers discuss their process for creating the perfect book cover. This collection of covers includes titles from fiction to nonfiction, history to science books, novels to short stories, old favorites to popular 21st century titles.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Book covers
ISBN : UOM:39015010974882

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The Best in Covers & Posters by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter Mendelsund,David J. Alworth
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780399581021

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The Look of the Book by Peter Mendelsund,David J. Alworth Pdf

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. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW As the outward face of the text, the book cover makes an all-important first impression. The Look of the Book examines art at the edges of literature through notable covers and the stories behind them, galleries of the many different jackets of bestselling books, an overview of book cover trends throughout history, and insights from dozens of literary and design luminaries. Co-authored by celebrated designer and creative director Peter Mendelsund and scholar David Alworth, this fascinating collaboration, featuring hundreds of covers, challenges our notions of what a book cover can and should be.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Book covers
ISBN : UOM:39015009273049

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The Best in Covers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Miguel Marques
Publisher : Mobile Library
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9788828306085

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eBook Cover Design - A Case Study About Improving Book Covers by Miguel Marques Pdf

A case study with a complete and detail view of all the design process to design an eBook cover series. From initial objectives and briefing to the final eBook cover design, you can learn how the eBook cover was planned, discover how the decisions about what colors, fonts, images and themes to use were made and more. This can be a useful graphic design books for beginners and help them learn some book cover secrets and shortcuts. But, at same time, is a book cover design for everyone. Everyone who design books knows that looking at some one else design process is always a way to learn things you can use to help sell more books to your clients, by creating a great cover. If you are an eBook cover creator, improving your eBook covers can make a huge impact on book's success and this eBook can help improve the cover design steps. Check this case study - hope you find interesting this view of the design process and learn new ways to make your book cover stand out.

Author : Barb Drozdowich
Publisher : Barb Drozdowich
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781990560101

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How to Self-Publish a Book by Barb Drozdowich Pdf

“This is a very thorough, detailed resource that is a must-have for anyone considering self-publishing a book” ~Jane Are you interested in self-publishing a book, but fear it is beyond your capabilities? When confronted with the confusing, multifaceted world of publishing, many authors make the assumption they aren’t capable of self-publishing, but nothing could be further from the truth! How to Self-Publish a Book: For the Technology Challenged Author is perfect for authors who have finished creating a story, but are intimidated by the next steps. This book’s step-by-step, friendly format will make it easy for you to shake off the anxiety of the unknown and find your way safely and quickly to the fun and profits of self-publishing. Many books on publishing focus only on Amazon. This book helps you understand the full range of choices available to all authors. It helps authors understand how to make their book available to as many readers as possible. Author & Technical Trainer Barb Drozdowich, has worked with non-technical authors for years and understands how to break complex topics down using non-technical language. She has traditionally published and self-published of 27 books and understands all of its forms. Barb cuts through all the technobabble to teach you what you need to know to successfully publish your book in a down-to-earth and practical way. Some of the skills you will learn from this book include: How to find an editor & cover designer What an ISBN is and where to get one for the country you live in How to structure and format your book Where you can sell your book, how to set up all the retailer accounts, and how to get paid What to look for in a service provider & where to find freelancers to help This book has a huge appendix filled with articles for further reading, lists of helpful videos, lists of distributors, a multi page glossary and much more. Don’t let your struggles with technology hold you back from self-publishing. Let Barb help you to learn the language and move forward into the publishing world with confidence. Pick up a copy and start publishing today.

Author : Alfred Trumble
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015011429910

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The Art Collector by Alfred Trumble Pdf

Author : Paris Husmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798547117596

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Creating A Book Cover by Paris Husmann Pdf

"Don't judge a book by its cover!" We've all heard the phrase and we all know that's impossible. Because the cover of a book is the first thing a potential reader sees-it should stop them in their tracks. It's a very powerful marketing tool; having a well-designed book cover is crucial. After reading this book, that shouldn't be the case, because you will know exactly what graphic design techniques to use to create a professional-looking book cover design that's appropriate for your genre. You, too, can create excellent book covers that stand out! Read this comprehensive do-it-yourself guide and learn: -a simple system for creating a book cover design that will attract readers -6 easy-to-use book cover design concepts that work for every genre -6 book cover design secrets every designer use to create book covers that stand-out -5 easy techniques to test if your book cover works for your target audience -simple rules for figuring out the best colors for your book cover -where to get hundreds of free typefaces for every genre and how to pair them -what formatting to use in order not to look amateurish -where to find thousands of good-quality, free or low-cost royalty-free images and how to understand their copyright terms -how to make sure nobody else is using your cover art -a simple method for overcoming your creative block -how to choose the right book cover size and image resolution -what free software or apps to use for creating your book cover design and many other practical tricks and tips. It doesn't matter if you are not familiar with basic graphic design principles, color theory, typeface pairing, composition, and other principles because I'm going to give you guidelines and show practical examples and techniques on how to apply them in practice.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCAL:B2921724

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The Brochure Series of Architectural Illustration by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stuart C Bache
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1916419801

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The Author's Guide to Cover Design by Stuart C Bache Pdf

In The Author's Guide to Cover Design, Stuart Bache shares ways of making your cover look like a bestseller, teaches the design principles behind concept creation and gives you plenty of tips, tricks, and advice to give your book the best first impression possible. With this guide you will learn how to get the most out of your book cover. From writing the perfect brief and why familiarity theory is so important, to creating ideas yourself and preparing your files for ebook and paperback. This book is not only a guide to cover design, it is an essential tool in your journey to becoming a successful author.

Author : Tom Perrotta,Heidi Pitlor
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547242101

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The Best American Short Stories 2012 by Tom Perrotta,Heidi Pitlor Pdf

Presents twenty of the best works of short fiction of the past year from a variety of acclaimed sources.