Graphic book cover

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Where to start with your first book cover design?

Here is my book design project that I worked on last year at my university. I needed to choose one of the classic books proposed by the teacher and create 6 illustrations, as well as a book layout. For the project I chose the famous novel by George Orwe…

To cap this eventful year, we've put together a list of the best book covers of 2020. There's something for everyone, from fiction to non-fiction!

Kafka - The Castle

If you’re looking for escapism, 2023’s book cover design trends seem determined to banish the darkness. This year feels less about the words and more about the feeling: it seems like it’s time to forget guidelines around hierarchy and decorum and just let rip. Check out the 2023 book cover design trends.

We’re elated by the design that has been dancing across bookshelves of late. Here are 30 of our favorite covers of 2021.

Fantastic selection of book covers by Peter Mendelsund, who’s been described by the New York Times as “one of the top designers at work today”.

The Mantle created a custom book cover on 99designs. They got dozens of unique ideas from professional designers and picked their favorite.

If you’re looking for escapism, 2023’s book cover design trends seem determined to banish the darkness. This year feels less about the words and more about the feeling: it seems like it’s time to forget guidelines around hierarchy and decorum and just let rip. Check out the 2023 book cover design trends.