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The best book cover designs of 2020

Creative Review

During the eight months since the UK declared the first of its nationwide lockdowns, writers have still written, publishers have still published and book designers have continued to produce an ever-varied range of covers for new titles. Mark Sinclair is Senior Editor at Unit Editions and a freelance writer and author; uniteditions.com.

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The Endless Life Cycle of Book Cover Trends

Eye on Design

At smaller places, however, like the non-profit Island Press , where he occasionally freelances, a lack of funds can affect the photos a publisher can purchase or the quality of the illustrators they can hire. . The guiding principle of “ like that book but different ” cover design has existed for decades.

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The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy

Inkbot Design

Used Book in Good Condition Ingledew, John (Author) English (Publication Language) 224 Pages – 10/19/2011 (Publication Date) – Laurence King Publishing (Publisher). Drawing on his experience building a successful freelance design business, David Airey reflects on what business should be about. Bestseller No.

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Top 20 Best Blinkist Book Summaries for Designers & Creatives

Just Creative

While Pitch Anything is for anyone in the creative space, entrepreneurs will especially love Oren Klaff’s 2011 offering as he discusses the psychology it takes to persuade others. Top 20 Best Blinkist Book Summaries for Designers and Creatives. Overall, Blinkist has a vast selection of books you can go through.

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