The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature

by Peter Mendelsund and David J. Alworth

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399581022
• ISBN13: 9780399581021
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 3.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.6" x 11.0"