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Tag Archives: book design
Mere and Jayne and Beth …
I know you’ll laugh at this bad Trixie Belden book cover. II love the comment too). So my X-rated chapter additions weren’t quite off the mark, huh? Judgmental Christian families booting me out of their house notwithstanding? That’s not the … Continue reading
Pulp Fiction
Yet another classic cover in their ongoing series. This one made me laugh out loud.
Blank Book Covers
I’ve thought a couple times about writing a post focusing on books I bought merely because of the cover. I love the whole cover-design thing – I find it fascinating – especially when I have bought a book just because … Continue reading
Old book covers
This is just … heavenly. An archive of images sent directly … from heaven. Old Penguin and Pelican cover art. Found the link on Book Slut and I’m with Jessa. I could stare at this for an hour and a … Continue reading
Paperback Cover Art
Two really cool posts: These images are, frankly, to die for. I want to crawl into those images and never leave. EVER. The one with the piano might be my favorite – but it’s hard to choose. Each one is … Continue reading
In praise of Catcher In the Rye
A really cool post about the plain maroon cover of The Catcher in the Rye. An excerpt here – but definitely go read the whole post: The dustjacket on the original 1951 edition, designed by Michael Mitchell, had a Ben … Continue reading
Speaking Of Summer Reading
I just came across this fabulous website of 60s erotica – the series of trashy novels known as The Lady from L.U.S.T. – check out these titles and covers!!! This one, however, has got to be my favorite: It says: … Continue reading
Genius Bad Book Covers
Bad book covers. To give you a sneak preview, click here. But that’s just the beginning … (via Book Slut)

