Go into any bookshop and you’ll see a smorgasbord of design styles. There will be the big, bold, blocky text covers; the abstract image covers; the hand-drawn lettering in twee frame covers; the ...

For Reed, Second Hand isn’t simply a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The unearthing of analog book covers offers an opportunity to give lesser known, but brilliantly executed, designs their due. He ...

A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression. A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression. Credit... Supported by By ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Book covers are increasingly featuring childlike sketches, doodles and crayon marks — a “naive design” trend that ...