Expert tips from a manga artist and typography expert, for stunning book covers of any genre.

Chrissy Robertson’s design for a mural on the book barn at the Franklin branch of the Johnson County Public Library. The mural is part of the Color the County program through the Johnson County ...

If you’re an author wondering how to create the ideal book cover for your work, deciding between AI-generated designs and professional design services can feel challenging. The book cover is a key ...

No, No, No, No, Yes: Book Design Uncovered: The title of a new book on cover design hints at the countless pieces of art that get rejected before a publisher lands on a final cover. The road to ...

‘Le Macchine di Munari’ (Turin: Einaudi, 1942), a book of useless machines illustrated by Italian artist Bruno Munari (all images from ‘Munari’s Books’ by Giorgio Maffei, courtesy Princeton ...

What makes you pick up a book you’ve never heard of? Is it the title, the author’s name, or the promise of an intriguing story? More often than not, it’s the cover—a single image that has the power to ...