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Leah Jacobs-Gordon on the artistry of book cover design

Creative Boom

The illustrator behind a series of best-selling books explains how she sums up the story and grabs the reader's attention. We all know the old saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover". Her foray into book cover design began somewhat serendipitously. But let's face it, in reality… we so do.

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DMTV Milkshake: Book Designer Michael Russem on Why “Everything Is Garbage”

Design Milk

This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. These are things we can see in all sorts of design, not just book design.

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AIGA's 50 best covers of the year are a celebration of the physicality of books

Creative Boom

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Graphic Arts revealed the winners of its 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition, and the results are an insight into how design choices celebrate the object quality of the book. As ever, though, there's always room for improvement.

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Kieron Lewis updates The Brownies' Book to inspire a new generation of black children

Creative Boom

Du Bois' 1920s magazine for black children titled The New Brownies' Book. Named The Brownies' Book, the publication was filled with empowering stories of black role models and inspirational art, stories, letters and activities. The New Brownies' Book revives its mission to inspire today's young readers."

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A new book designed by Span pays homage to lowrider culture

Creative Boom

Chicago-based studio Span has designed a retrospective book of Chicago's Lowrider community titled Slow & Low, featuring custom lettering and photographic compositions that "evoke a film-like cadence". It had to represent the faith, family, and friendships foundational to lowrider culture.

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Emma Eriksson's top five books reveal what inspires her to succeed in advertising

Creative Boom

Books always play a part in influencing our career paths. So what have been the books that have partly shaped Emma's career and craft? I have many books by brilliant, more famous photographers, but I always tend to return to this one. Gas Book 03 by Geoff McFetridge. I like this book because it brings back memories.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers! 8 Top Female Graphic Designers Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Louise Fili: Elegant Romance Marian Bantjes : Step Away From the Computer! Louise Fili and her design work Marian Bantjes: Step Away From the Computer! Her book illustrations are rich.