Hey /lit/,
/ic/gd/ here. Sorry to bother you but I was wondering if you could tell me what your favorite book covers are and maybe a tidbit on why.
I have to design a book cover and I can't tell if clever simple illustrations/graphics are better or dramatic illustrations of scenes.
>>7381238
Minimalism is in right now, so make something simple.
>>7381247
Damnit, that is totally not my forte.
>>7381238
>>7381238
I'd go with the former. Honestly I'm a fan of paintings being repuropsed, as long as it's done tastefully. However since you yourself are designing one something like pic seems more in order.
>>7381321
I had an inkling that simple illustrations were much more popular, but I'm afraid that I am much worse at designing than drawing so I'm kind of nervous. This is an example of a study I did. So a flat and clean illustration would more desirable than something rendered and painted like this?
Can anyone tell me the name of the book with the black cover with an egg hatching on it? I read in months ago but drawing a complete blank with the name and author. It was basically about a kid growing up with this strange character who comes into his life off and on and has a lot of effect on him and others with his alternate philosophies and whatnot.
>>7381395
This one is much nicer.
>>7381418
They're all just simple. I also like covers where it only displays the title gilded and written in a fancy font
>>7381418
Most people are shallow, barely-conscious idiots. They're drawn to simple shapes and bright colors, because they're consumerist slaves. A book cover is like a candy wrapper and most of the time what's inside isn't worth much more.
>>7381238
Look to the past for inspiration. Specifically, find book covers that have remained more or less the same for a long time. Examples include: catch 22, the tin drum, and the great Gatsby. That's all I have off the dome, hope it helps.
Just keep it simple.
>>7381321
Yeah I like old 1970s covers... some crazy piece of fine art and the rest is usually minimalist and a bit quirky in terms of design.
Dunno the contemporary minimalist ones are hit or miss with me honestly.
>>7381440
Wow, this is really sobering. I guess the candy wrapper idea helps a lot, I'll go from there.
Thanks for all your help guys.
>>7381488
This is actually interesting. I find I am partial to ones that use photography.
>>7381525
The Vintage Press Nabokov covers also use photography and they're some of the best in the game desu
>>7381418
Post something you like so we can see if you are wack af or talking about something that makes sense.
>>7381549
these look dumb desu.
>>7381475
Please don't take him seriously.
Think about why specificity in book covers is important to you.
dude book covers are easy
Minimalism as a rule of thumb because you need to use your space carefully.
Small, intricate details are good, and can work in repeating patterns. If you want your great dramatic illustrations create large amounts of space to contrast with the illustration.
Why? To lead the eye.
Always.And for the love of fuck use muted colors and rare hues.
>>7381238
Just get a picture of a need broad on your book.
Also how are you /ic/gd/ without knowing how to design a book cover? 101 mate.
>>7381238
>>7381238
First of all, read the book, if you haven't. Think of an image that clearly stuck with you, and has some significance to the story but that doesn't give anything away to someone that's looking at the cover in the store.
Does the character monolgue about a spoon? Draw a fucking spoon. Keep it simple. How did this make you feel? Try to match the aesthetic in some way.
Think of what you're trying to do with the cover. It's the first thing somebody is going to see when they pick up the book. Regardless of whether or not you should judge a book by it's cover, it's definitely going to influence the readers interpretation of the story in some way.
Maybe look at the books you read and think about how the cover influenced your reading of the book.
