Judging books by their covers… February 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.

So that’s both January and February done, gone, in the past. This means it’s time to share some 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

The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn, Richard Hamming

Tazio Issue 6

Scaling People: A Tactical Guide to Company Building, Claire Hughes Johnson

Permission to Speak: How to Change What Power Sounds Like, Starting with You, Samara Bay

Parable Volume 1, Sean Tucker

Marketization, Ian Greer and Charles Umney

Harlem Shuffle, Colson Whitehead

Forty-Six – The Birth of Porsche Motorsport, Randy Leffingwell, Doug Nye, Sean Cridland, Will Edgar, Gary Horstkorta, Rod Emory, Chris Greenwood, Jeff Zwart, Cameron Healy, Patrick Long, Bill Wagenblatt, Tony Hatter, Herbert Linge

Finish This Book, Keri Smith

Britney Spears’s Blackout – 33 1/3, Natasha Lasky

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