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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

The following are but a few of the design solutions that have graced the cover of the book over the past seventy plus years. They represent the changing relationship of the book jacket to the book, and the changing approach to book design and by extension book marketing over time. 1955 Penguin Books.

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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

The following are but a few of the design solutions that have graced the cover of the book over the past seventy plus years. They represent the changing relationship of the book jacket to the book, and the changing approach to book design and by extension book marketing over time. Cut to the chase.

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8 Insightful Design Books to Read While Social Distancing

Azure Magazine

Containing entries for more than 200 sites and structures, the book covers territory from Al-Azhar Park (a 30-hectare oasis completed in 2004 by Sites International and Sasaki Associates) to Zamalek (home of iconic Cairo Tower, with its concrete latticework skin). The Design of Childhood by Alexandra Lange. Danny Sinopoli.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Buy on Amazon The Graphic Design Idea Book The Graphic Design Idea Book features a collection of design expert Steven Heller’s best tips and insights from the distinguished careers of 50 masters.

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Uncharacteristic Characters

Fonts by Hoefler&Co.

I recently had the privilege of speaking at the third annual Typographics conference, an event organized by the Type@Cooper program at The Cooper Union, to share a new project with fellow designers. My hope is that Inkwell helps to push this definition further, in order to better serve both designers and readers.