If there were ever an industry that fully embodied the phrase “first impressions matter,” it would be the book publishing industry. Even the fashion industry relaxes its standards from time to time (e.g., casual Fridays, work-from-home attire, “mom...
What makes a great book cover? It depends on who you ask but most will agree that you just know a great cover when you see it. Love them or hate them, every great book cover design evokes a feeling. Learning how to design your own book cover that sells is more than a...
A good book cover design is one of the most important elements of creating a successful book. But what goes into an amazing book cover? What are the essential parts of a good cover? Book cover design is part art and part science, a chance for creative expression...
Back in the early days of The Book Designer, Joel Friedlander used to do monthly book cover design awards. It’s been a while since those days, but we’ve decided to resurrect the series (on a quarterly basis for now) to bring attention to some amazing book cover...
When designing a book cover, many authors opt to use photos for their background. But you can’t use just any old photo you find online. You have to find one that has the proper licensing rights. In other words, what you want to look for is free images for commercial...
