The Look of the Book
Mendelsund, Peter / Alworth, David J.
Why do some book covers become instant classics? This captivating visual exploration of the book cover sheds light on the creative genius sitting on our shelves.As readers, we're all guilty of judging a book by its cover. The cover is the outward face of the text--done right, a cover can become iconic, but done wrong, it can become an object of ridicule.The Look of the Book examines the art of the book cover through notable covers and the stor...