While I'm typically not an advocate for judging a book by its cover, this stunning design for Haruki Murakami's 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle' has won me over without ever turning a page.

These days, I design book covers for Giramondo Publishing. A cover designer’s role is to interpret a book visually, reflecting what the author and publisher have achieved in the text.

If you’re an author wondering how to create the ideal book cover for your work, deciding between AI-generated designs and professional design services can feel challenging. The book cover is a ...

He began looking for other ways life changes its environment, which led to his new book Becoming Earth ... about the environment you'd like us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

Let’s play a game. Imagine a book cover emblazoned with an illustrated figure, or two. Their faces are obscured, either by sunglasses or a brushstroke. Or maybe there’s nothing at all – a ...

The cover of “Fallen Stars” keeps the green scheme of the book’s original cover design, now with crested waves and a mermaid, who will be a central part of the romance plot, Erriu says.

to a manga artist focused on cover art and illustrations, and an artisan who inherited the techniques of watoji, a traditional binding technique that flourished in the Edo period. Book design ...

Key Mistakes to Avoid in Book Cover Design Before diving into the design process, it’s essential to recognize and avoid common mistakes that can diminish the impact of your book cover.