Excellent breakdown of the evolution of book art!👍🏾

In the 1950s, book cover design focused on illustrations done in a vintage style. Think Catcher in the Rye or The Lord of the Rings. Then, in the ’60s, the illustrations went away in favor of prominent text and minimalism. The ’70s ushered in vibrant graphics, while the ’80s brought back the prominent text and made it bigger and bolder.
There is a Major Problem With Modern Book Cover Design
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Austin Harvey
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May 19, 2022
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Excellent breakdown of the evolution of book art!👍🏾
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Erica is an essayist and poet who enjoys reading, creating content, and helping others find their purpose too. Above all, she loves to read🖤
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