Beautifully illustrated book covers

Check out these examples of beautiful book cover designs. This lavish, beautifully illustrated book even includes five new frameable vogue cover prints that can be removed from the back of the book. The books feature gorgeously illustrated covers by anna bond, the renowned lead artist at rifle paper co. Whisked away from his comfortable unambitious life in his hobbit hole in bag end by gandalf the wizard and a company of dwarves, bilbo baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoarde of smaug the magnificent, a large and. Take a look at 25 of the most beautiful book covers ever. Publishers have responded by bringing out exquisite new releases and revamps of classics. Weve rounded up some unique and breathtaking book covers that are sure to catch your eye and your heart. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but whether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers. We offer topquality professional book cover and page design for authors worldwide. Sciencebased and beautifully illustrated book reminds us there is no planet b. If you want to see a whale by julie fogliano and illustrated by erin e. We both love the delicacy of june parks illustrated cover for a whole. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn canva.

Lavishly illustrated in color throughout, the book encourages the reader to learn by doing, following frankel as she recreates the stages of discovery that lead to a good science visual. The covers of the book are like a roof and four walls. Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. Britains 10 most iconic childrens book illustrators. After completing farm anatomy, she got inspired to continue with what she was doing. A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants. Sciencebased and beautifully illustrated book reminds us. Seasons come, seasons go allows its reader to investigate and explore one trees rich and varied life cycle. The most creatively drawn or beautifully executed illustrated childrens stories. This beautifully illustrated 60th anniversary edition of the hobbit is a great modern classic and prelude to the lord of the rings.

From elegant leatherbound editions of timeless classics and sumptuous coffeetable books of stunning photography, to exquisitely illustrated recipe guides and volumes on art and design that are aesthetic marvels in themselves, if you really want to treat someone or yourself this christmas, immerse yourself in our ravishing range of beautiful books. Saint george and the dragon by margaret hodges with illustrations by trina shart hyman is one of the best written and most beautifully illustrated childrens books i have ever seen. Khnopff achieved widespread acclaim during his lifetime for his moody, dreamlike paintings, as well as his numerous commissioned portraits, designs for. But there are thousands upon thousands of books out there with insides just as beautiful as the outside. Both strong and delicate, they really capture the essence of ballet itself. A book without words, it relies solely on briggs detailed pencil crayon drawings to tell a story of a boy, his snowman, and the flight they take across the city. Best illustrated book covers cover should be illustration, not photography.

The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but. While i was looking for a math book for my daughter, the cover of this book caught my eye. Both colin meloy and carson ellis are at the height of their gifts with wildwood imperium. The most beautiful books of 2017 books the guardian. What is to happen next will take place within the four walls of the story.

Nature anatomy is julia rothmans new book for 2015. Ebook launch is a proud member of the alliance of independent authors. Einar nermans beautifully illustrated sheetmusic covers. The curious parts and pieces of country life that was published in 2015. The book is beautifully illustrated by the graphic artist neil gower, whose work has been adapted for the cover. She has worked for harper collins, penguin random house, or macmillan publishers.

Lewis carroll alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. The first covers basic science about the origin of the universe and. Shelf awareness the oldest rose fossil was found in colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Some styles, like bold typography and illustrated covers, have continued to grow in popularity, while new trends like collage and upscale finishes are also making adventurous moves. The bedlam stacks by natasha pulley bloomsbury this cover will look beautifully. She has designed alternative covers for harry potter books or hunger games series, and visualized many quotes from her favorite authors. A designer who specializes in book jackets understands how readers respond to layout and typography. When it comes to illustrating books, a lot of emphasis is put on the cover, naturally. On the boxbird blog today we talk to karl james mountford about his beautiful book cover illustrations, how he got started in illustration, his inspirations.

May 9, 2014 0 comment read design when we read a story, we inhabit it. This book beautifully captures a special memory between a grandfather and grandchild enjoying time together in the garden. The illustrated cover of the sheetmusic above was created in 1916 by the swedish illustrator einar nerman 18881983. All the birds, singing by evie wyld amazing illustrated book cover, with wolf and sheep, design by joan wong plus 31 more of the most beautiful book covers. Get inspiration from them and order your book cover design today. Book designer fiona raven raven book design linda parke. Inside, we explore what makes a successful and interesting book cover and. His work will be the focus of this post but to discuss it more comprehensively its best to begin our story onehundred years before that date and talk briefly about the invention of the upright piano. The 12 most beautifully illustrated childrens books. This is sort of a followup to her earlier book farm anatomy. So what new and exciting book cover design trends are awaiting us in 2018. Ever since chris van allsburgs birthday last month, weve been feeling a surge of appreciation for the plethora of beautiful picture books in our lives.

This beautifully illustrated book follows the seasonal changes of a tree through the four seasons. The lion and the mouse, illustrated by jerry pinkney. Its all about control of space and the way you read it. The book, which has been illustrated by the author, tells the story of a pilot stranded in a desert and his meeting with a young. Book cover design examples custom book cover portfolio. Our covers are all unique, professionally designed, and only ever sold once. Best book coversbeautiful book coversalbum coversgraphic design illustrationbook illustrationillustrationsbook cover designbook designpaperback. And this is possible because the storys voice makes everything its own. Unforgettable new covers feature such celebrated subjects as michelle obama, kim and kanye, lena dunham, and more. Among the new illustrated book quotes, youll find the ones from j.

The art of jerry pinkneys new picture book is commanding enough to do without the authors name or even the title on the front cover. I made embroidered hardcovers with slips similar to a book cover youd use with a hardcover book so that she could. These books, featuring illustrated covers with bright colors and beautiful flowers, are available to buy as a set or individually. How to choose the right book cover dimensions in 3 simple. The book includes a series of stepbystep case studies, describing how final images were designed for cover submissions and other kinds of visualizations. The hobbit, sixtieth anniversary edition, illustrated by. Dotted with hidden animals scampering through cut paper holes, each page of tree. Raymond briggs the snowman illustrated by the author though much of briggs prolific work is worthy of praise, the snowman is his highest achievement. The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers as chosen by the best book cover designers in the business. The worlds most extensive selection of beautifully illustrated books.

Book cover design is a complex balance of images, text, and information and you need someone who understands how each of these elements interacts with the others to best sell your book. A great book cover has to feel current while also pushing the envelope in subtle ways. Kids can dive into the colorful world of frida kahlo in this gorgeous book illustrated by ana juan. Linda parke is now our senior designer and will treat you to a beautiful book design. Dautremer ingeniously illustrated an outward appearance of boredom and civility the look. From beautifully illustrated hardcover books for young children to softcover chapter books for older children, childrens books are a delight for. In general, illustrated titles such as photography, art, and cookery books tend to have a wider trim which lends itself to the imagery. A completely magical story about a blind girls imaginative journey in the big city. The 12 most beautifully illustrated childrens books aa milne winniethepooh illustrated by eh shepard. Its images, both written and illustrated, have haunted me since i first picked the book up in my elementary school library at the age of around 5 or 7 or so. The covers updated edition is a musthave for every fashion lover and collector. Marcus pfister the rainbow fish illustrated by the author. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to selfseed, are named for an etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field.

A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Julie morstads illustrations are detailed in all the right places. If youre looking for book cover design inspiration, here is a collection of 75. So now she has expanded into the larger world of nature.

A welldesigned book cover serves as the main marketing asset for publishers, with a good cover boosting visibility and increasing sales. Sometimes, a great story is missing a little something a great book cover to go along with it. The whimsical illustrations, charming rhymes and parade of animals against the bold and bright colors of this sweet and evocative moment will. In total, she has illustrated nearly 80 books but she is best known for her drawings of the original paddington bear for the first in the series. Each book is clothbound, hand illustrated, and comes with its own slipcover. Its hard to be a book lover and not spend a lot of time obsessing over book covers. Illustrated book covers have been having a wellrecognized moment, the likes of which we havent seen since the mid. The third book in the wildwood chronicles is a rich, moving, and dazzling story, by turns funny and profound. The life and dance of anna pavlova illustrated by julie morstad. In this article, youll pick up tips for how to design a book cover that entices readers, conveys the mood and theme of a book, and, most importantly, clinches the sale. Lately, illustrated covers have been a huge presence on my shelves. My premade covers are of the exact same quality as my custom work, and each cover is sold only once.