What makes you pick up a book you’ve never heard of? Is it the title, the author’s name, or the promise of an intriguing story? More often than not, it’s the cover—a single image that has ...

Go ahead, judge a book by its cover. We asked book cover designers to pick the best book covers of 2025 and tell us what makes them so great. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature.

MANILA, Philippines — Do not judge a book by its cover, you are often told. Well, this is true when it comes to judging people you are meeting for the first time. But when it comes to books ...

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 ...

Everyone who has seen the book cover of “Relentless” tells author Tracy A. Daigrepont that it looks amazing — just like a painting. And she tells them that it’s, “Because it is painted.” ...

When it comes to graphic design trends, book covers are surprisingly instructive. To step into a bookshop is to be surrounded by mini artworks that reveal a lot about the print design industry in ...

A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression. A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression. Credit... Supported by ...

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 ...

It’s unsurprising the book has been mistaken as suitable for younger readers. While there is a small-print warning about explicit material on the back cover, it’s easy to miss. And the cartoon ...

Jenny Grigg works in a research partnership with Giramondo Publishing. Primary school students have been reading TikTok sensation Icebreaker, an enemies-to-lovers romance about a figure skater and ...

The phrase “never judge a book by its cover” is starting to look old hat. Case in point – Fitzcarraldo editions. The independent publisher has an acclaimed backlog of releases and has ...

Most videos on book cover designer Elisha Zepeda’s TikTok account have a similar format: he gets an assignment from a publisher, crafts several options, gets feedback, makes some tweaks ...