One of the Most Effective Book Covers
That We Can Recall Ever Having Seen
We were drawn in by its minimalism, an especially effective storytelling device in a world ever more full of noise and hype. Sometimes, whispering works better. Thoughts?
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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7 Comments:
Definitely an eye catcher. It would catch my eye on a table of books, yes. The deep pale evening color of the sky also makes the green glass on the building really pop.
I like a cover design that's not afraid to be minimalist like this. Usually you only see it on architecture books, design books, or the occasional photography or art book. Rarely on a history or a novel.
Precisely, Art. Good point about how it's a less rare presentation in other categories of books. Standing out from all the thousands of other books in these giant book chain emporiums is half the battle these days.
Okay, now back to the NBA game between the Lakers and Nuggets. I'm gearing up for tomorrow's Cav's game.
When I saw this on a table at B&N last week, I did a double take and picked it up. Didn't buy it, but as a design piece, it worked for me.
I now rest my case, Redhorse. So what are you up to these days, post-blogging, by the way? Send me some news via email sometime, will you?
I more engaged by the placement of the photo than the usage of HELV all caps. Kinda cliché to me.
I get the minimal appeal but the title looks like FPO placement to me.
—CDM
I love it when you speak in designer jargon, Clarence!
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