Judging books by their covers… April 2023

Book and magazine cover designs are an essential aspect of the publishing industry. They are the first thing that catches the reader's eye and can make or break a book's success. A great cover design not only reflects the content of the book or magazine but also appeals to the target audience.

Time for April’s roundup of the interesting book and magazine cover designs that have caught my eye over the last month. These covers inspire and impress, from minimalistic designs to bold and colourful illustrations. Whether you’re a designer looking for inspiration or a reader looking for your next read, this collection has something for everyone.

This month’s list includes

All the Houses I’ve Ever Lived In, Kieran Yates; design by Holly Ovenden

Yellowface, R.F. Kuang. Cover design by Ellie Game

Revue Faire Special Issue: A debate: Jan Van Toorn / Wim Crouwel, Thierry Chancogne

Poverty, by America, Matthew Desmond; design by Christopher Brand

On Tyranny, Timothy Snyder; design by Christopher Brand

Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing, Jamie Holmes; design by Christopher Brand

Ninth Building by Zou Jingzhi; design by Eric C. Wilder

Magneto – Issue 18

Interaction of Color (-50th Anniversary), Josef Albers

Classic Retro Modern Magazine – Issue 21 Subscriber Edition

Latest thoughts

Judging books by their covers… January 2025

It’s been a while since I compiled a selection of publication covers that caught my eye. Now that we’re into 2025, I feel that it might be a good time to restart the habit. My love for cover designs goes back to my college days and years in publishing. I haven’t designed a commercial publication cover for quite a while, and I’d like to change that this year.

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