THE LOOK OF THE BOOK

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 ed ges 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 cele brated designer and creative director Peter Mendelsund and scholar David Alworth, this fascinating collaboration, featuring hundreds of cover...[Read more]