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Tag: Cover Design

In Praise of Book Designers: “We shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but often do”

In Praise of Book Designers: "We shouldn’t...

November 29, 2017

Though there are myriad factors that build that first impression, it’s what the cover feels like that matters. Sylvia joins us with an essay in praise of book designers and what the package of a book actually does. Go to full post …read more

“Exploring emotional extremes through natural themes”: Carleigh Baker discusses the cover art of Bad Endings

"Exploring emotional extremes through natura...

June 5, 2017

After seeing a breathtaking watercolour of salmon clumped together into a teeming mass, with mouths that could be gasping for air or just as easily screaming in agony, I knew Katie and I would come up with something wonderful for the cover of Bad Endings.Go to full post …read more

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