In that world, the paperback edition is the second chance, an opportunity to market a book at a lower price and, in many cases, with new cover imagery aimed at new audiences.

When did a new Kindle last get kids and their parents buzzing with enthusiasm? Amazon this summer brought a double whammy of innovation with the first-ever kids’ color Kindle plus a brand-new, ...

Every single great book cover she made was different from the rest.” In 2004, Ms. Goldberg was among a group of eminent graphic designers who were asked to design posters that would be sold to ...

It was six months on and off of design questions. At first I thought, a book with no pictures, great. No cover question, no title question, no design question. Just put the words out there.

I used to be embarrassed that I often buy books based on their cover, but I’m not anymore: Book covers are a labor of love, filled with artistry and design. That’s the animating force behind ...

Next, Olsen advises checking out some online resources like The Book Cover Archive, The Casual Optimist, FaceOut Books, and Design Observer's 50 Books/50 Covers for more ideas.

You might not have heard of book cover design's "7 second" test, but if you've ever wondered through a bookstore, you've undoubtedly tried it yourself. Pick up a book, glance at the front and back ...

Jennifer Love Hewitt is entering a spellbinding new chapter—with help from her family. The 9-1-1 actress proudly shared the cover of her memoir Inheriting Magic: My Journey Through Grief, Joy ...

But lately, another cover design trend has been popping up on this summer’s crop of beach reads: the flat woman. Inspired by the “ flat design ” that’s become standard on the Web, these ...