Ward+Book+Cover+Design

Assignment Details
=== Research book covers online and post three really good ones here on your own new page. === ===Explain why you feel the covers are good in terms of the elements and principles of art, === ===Explain why you feel the covers are good in terms of the typography and the illustration. ===

**Tell how the book grabs the attention of the customer.**
===Use your art vocabulary when you discuss your book covers. === ===Site the sources (websites) that you use for your research. ===

Mr Mercedes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Mercedes
 * This cover has good balance with the rain, and it doesn't look like any particular side is favored with artwork. The rain also helps with movement because it leads the eye to the title of the book.
 * The font used is appropriate for this cover because it is strict and sans-serif, and it uses color for a different feeling of the title. Illustration is also well-done because not much needs to be said. The blood rain also gives a basis for what the novel will be about.
 * I think the book grabs attention by juxtaposing the blue of the umbrella and the red of the rain. The title and Stephen King's name also helps garner attention since Mercedes is a luxury car company.

The Maker of Swans
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23525644-the-maker-of-swans
 * This book cover has good symmetry and balance with the two swans. Contrast is also emphasized with the two different colors of the swans encircling each other.
 * The typography has a classic and elegant feel to it, which goes with the illustration of two swans. Since swans have a feel like elegance and sophistication, they fit well together. It also hints that the theme of the book is graceful and elegant.
 * I think this book grabs attention with the swans. The cmparison of the white and black swan really draws the eye to follow the lines to the title.

The Godfather
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Godfather_(novel)
 * This book uses some emphasis on the word "Godfather", which really signifies how important the word is to the story. The black and white design also uses its color well--or lack of color--to also help the theme of the novel.
 * The typography chosen is a good fit because it is serif, and therefore has an elegant but bold and strong look that has its own character. The minimal design of the puppeteer's hand is an excellent fit as well because it also hints at the theme of the novel and adds a little intrigue to an otherwise monotone design.
 * I think this cover grabs attention with the large lettering that commands the whole surface. Also, since the name of the author is very large, readers would also take into consideration that this book is written by a well-known author.