Favorite book covers of 2012

We recently asked people in and around the world of graphic design to name one of their favorite book covers from 2012 and briefly describe its appeal. It took me forever to go through it all and even paring down to these 80 was a real task. David bergsland, a guest author here, also has a typeface with ornaments included available free of charge on. The book covers i really like are mostly with halves people on it, its like you get an idea for the characters but it doesnt prevent your imagination from running wild. Dec 12, 2012 with the rise in ereaders, book jacket design is rumored to become a lost art. Mar 31, 2020 do you have a favorite book cover or jacket. See more ideas about beautiful book covers, book cover design and book design. Your favorite ya book covers will reveal a deep truth about you. Dec 24, 2012 my favorite book of 2012 is natalie diazs debut collection of poems, when my brother was an aztec. Who can help it with so many stunning ya book covers out there. The best book covers of 2012, as chosen by our favorite. Aaron sagers is a new yorkbased entertainment writer and nationally syndicated popculture columnist.

Book covers not to mention the books being published need to represent the diversity of people actually reading books. Cool cover art still exists, but as the 25 best book jackets of 2012 show, theyre trending toward bold simplicity, with highcontrast colors and giant, graphic font. Maybe makes you squint or smile or pause for a second. Sep 18, 2015 when we asked you to send us pictures of your favourite book covers, they came flooding in. In the 2012 mazda6 sedan, youll find a family 4door that melds the best attributes of a luxury car with the spirit of a sport coupe to create a very unfamilylike sedan. Extremely loud and incredibly close by jonathan safran foer. His designs have helped transform books into visual icons. Some of the years best book covers, chosen by people in and around the world of graphic design. As a librarian, i actively seek out stories that feature protagonists of all races, ethnicities, sexualities, and backgrounds. Cool cover art still exists, but as the 25 best book jackets of 2012 show, theyre trending toward bold simplicity, with highcontrast colors and giant, graphic font for more of our best of 2012, check out our top 50 books of 2012. We choose our favorite titles for fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels of 2012. Do you ever buy a book because you are attracted to its cover. Favorite book covers 2014 my favorite book covers of 2014. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.

Theyre like works of art all on their own, conveying emotion, danger, and magic with carefully chosen strokes of a pencil or brush. Can you tell what her favorite book series is lassies. Meet the top book cover designers working today artsy. We dont think so, but the game is certainly changing. Nov 23, 2012 the big book of the year in poetry for me was louise glucks poems 19622012 out in the uk in february. But excuses are not what you came here for, so without further ado, i present to you the best book covers of 2012. And the equally beautiful, more tonally subdued tomes. Dec 31, 2012 the characters in this book are sure to stay with you for a long time after you finish reading it. The most evil books known to nerdkind editors note.

The folks at design observer have announced the winners of their annual 50 books50 covers contest and as is par for the course they have. The books may or may not be great, but the covers are memorable. So in no particular order my favorite book cover of 2012. Apr 02, 2012 the most evil books known to nerdkind editors note. A successfully designed book cover will convey the tone of your book, will whisper hints without giving it all away, and will excite readers into actually opening up the book and reading.

Can your favorite book covers reveal your zodiac sign. This survey of book design represents perhaps the longeststanding legacy in american graphic design. Cover design by peter mendelsund cover design by paul. King i just read this a couple days ago, and i knew it had to go on this list. So scroll down and, for each color, choose your favorite book cover included. The new york public library wants readers to recreating. The new york public library is calling on local readers to recreate their mostloved book covers and post them to social media with the hashtag. Caring about fantastic book cover design is one of those nonnegotiables for all authors. Then let us know down below if we managed to guess it right. The best book cover designs of 2012 hensher creative.

And, yes, i realize i dropped the ball on the dw book club, but hopefully this list will give everyone some ideas for good reading over the holidays. Designers on their favorite book covers of 2012 the new york. Redbook is an american womens magazine published by the hearst corporation. May 06, 2018 the book covers i really like are mostly with halves people on it, its like you get an idea for the characters but it doesnt prevent your imagination from running wild. Be it a paperback or an ebook, im constantly reading something or the other. My favorite book of 2012 is natalie diazs debut collection of poems, when my brother was an aztec. From classics such as the 1925 edition of the great gatsby to contemporary highlights such as the book. The magazine was first published in may 1903 as the red book illustrated by stumer, rosenthal and eckstein, a firm of chicago retail merchants. I posted earlier on the best book covers of new zealand books this year. Thai publisher nanmeebooks recently revealed some stunning 20thanniversary edition covers of the harry potter books. She relies almost exclusively on lineation and tone for her effects, and writes spare. Scroll down and choose through your favorite covers below and well reveal a deep truth about you.

That old book by its cover adage is sometimes just hogwash. It would be difficult to praise this book too much. A talking dog, a housecleaning robot and a threedimensional data orb are among the many cool features that kids might. But although i personally believe in paying professionals, im also aware that some people want to have a go themselves, or need to because of. Its like judging a book by its cover, but instead, theyll be judging you. Youre walking past a row of books when something catches your. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Dec 12, 20 that old book by its cover adage is sometimes just hogwash.

May 22, 2012 click through to feast your eyes our gallery of amazing minimalist book covers, and let us know if we missed your favorite in the comments. Click through to feast your eyes our gallery of amazing minimalist book covers, and let us know if we missed your favorite in the comments. We were so overwhelmed by the number of great ones that we couldnt rally our thoughts to any kind of endofyear. Im drawn to artistic covers with a meaning behind it, pretty different shades of colors, a scenery bathed in. Dec, 2012 the best books we read in 2012 i asked a bunch of writerly people what book they loved the most this year no matter when it was published. Designers on their favorite book covers of 2012 the new. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author.

Check out these third grade favorites, picked by our panel of childrens book experts to enthrall, challenge, and delight your child. And, if you missed, here are the best book covers of 2012 and 2011. Like all the best designs, it makes you wish youd thought of it yourself. King is one of my absolute favorite authors and astrids story is now one of my top reasons.

Lately, illustrated covers have been a huge presence on my shelves. And, if you missed, here are the best book covers of 2011. Nov 16, 2012 we choose our favorite titles for fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels of 2012. It is one of the seven sisters, a group of womens service magazines. Nanmeebooks reveals stunning 20thanniversary thai harry. Jan 22, 2020 your favorite ya book covers will reveal a deep truth about you they always say not to judge a book by its cover, but its inevitable that someday you will. Lets look and learn from 50 fascinating book cover designs. Book nerds, thats the question were setting out today to find out. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn.

Dec 19, 2012 the book covers that peter mendelsund designs are most often brilliant. Check out contenu book display, one of a family of 8 styles. Diazs poems are charged with the high stakes of americas finest misadventures. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. Readers favourite book covers in pictures books the. Creative, original design by textile and fabric artisan, susan leidy. Derek murphy of creativindie covers is a brilliant designer and has designed a number of my own book covers. Favorite book cover designs of 2012 new york times the book cover archive. Favorite book covers 176 books meet your next favorite.

The characters in this book are sure to stay with you for a long time after you finish reading it. When we asked you to send us pictures of your favourite book covers, they came flooding in. The book covers that peter mendelsund designs are most often brilliant. Choose your favorite book covers and well guess your zodiac sign. Aug 05, 2012 in the ebook world, are book covers a dying art. But, i love the feel of a real book and i enjoy the artistry of a good cover. Here is another selection of the years best covers. For the past 25 years, chip kidd has made a name for himself as a top book designer. The new york times asked a collection of art directors, illustrators, and designers to pick their favorite book covers from 2012. Herb trimpe, john severin, mary severin, and joe rosen. I also enjoy the series covers when they relate to each other and evolve as the story is unfolding. Jan 15, 20 i posted earlier on the best book covers of new zealand books this year.

With the rise in ereaders, book jacket design is rumored to become a lost art. Dec 19, 2012 some of the years best book covers, chosen by people in and around the world of graphic design. This one is free and will give you both a lovely typeface and ornaments with which to experiment. The best books we read in 2012 i asked a bunch of writerly people what book they loved the most this year no matter when it was published. Jan 04, 20 so, here is my list of best book covers for 2012. Your favorite ya book covers will reveal a deep truth. Clearly at age 60 david byrne has had a lot of experience in the world of music and has had a lot of time to think about it and he has graciously decided to share his thoughts here. Jun 28, 20 design observer just announced the best book covers of 2012. The colourful book covers of 2012 christchurch city. From classics such as the 1925 edition of the great. Reading is an addiction and i sometimes have to uninstall the ereader app from my mobile to get some productive work done. The covers were designed by illustrator apolar, who described his experience asdreams come true on his instagram page, where you can also see some of his other beautiful. My favorite this year is his cover for ben marcuss novel the flame alphabet.

Your favorite ya book covers will reveal a deep truth about. Choose your favorite book covers and well guess your. With superb fuel economy, ample passenger space and an impressive list of available features, the 2012 hyundai accent is arguably. Theres nothing more exciting than being able to collect new editions of our loved book series. And, if you see a great one in 20, leave a comment here so we can consider it for next years list. These books were not necessarily released in the year of 2017. Each year aiga american institute of graphic arts holds a contest to find the 50 best book covers created over the previous year. I tried to pick covers of books that i have read and that were released in 2012. A simple idea beautifully executed in rich, warm colors. Favorite book cover designs of 2012 the new york times. The best book cover designs of 2012 man made diy crafts for men. He has specialty knowledge in paranormal pop culture, has lectured at conventions nationwide on the topic and is a media pundit on supernatural entertainment. For more of our best of 2012, check out our top 50 books of 2012. Monday, february, 2012 between the covers an outlandish wall quilt.