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//**It's Kind of a Funny Story - Ned Vizzini:**// I believe that this book cover is a good example because, for one, the illustration. The cover's design is very off-beat and whimsical. It uses asymmetry and rule of thirds to create a look that will attract customers looking for a unique read that will get them thinking. The illustration of a person's head with map blueprints inside makes you wonder the author has to say about the human mind, which will make for an interesting read. The font of the title and the author fit perfectly in harmony with the style of drawing. It looks kind of jumbled, but personally, having read the book, that's exactly the type of feel it should give off. The random coloring makes it even more diverse. Somehow, all the elements are able to tie together to create this interesting and unique look for a book that is just as unique and thought-provoking, making it interesting to the consumer.

//**The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight - Jennifer E. Smith:**// I think that this book cover is another good example because it is another unique design. The lettering and fonts work well together, especially the contrast between the billboard font of the title and the script font of the author's name. The whole book cover is in black and white except the word LOVE and the heart around the two people at the top. I think that coloring is an extremely good choice, and gives the book cover a pop of color. The fun, cartoon-ish designs - like the heart and the arrow through the word THE - add character and give a sense of what the overall feelings of the book will be. I love the moving people in the background. It reminds me of one of my old photography projects, where I blurred pictures in order to make it seem as if the people were in the middle of moving or walking. I think that that is a perfect technique for this book cover because it then focuses on the couple in the middle that only have eyes for each other. I think this is a great book cover design for teens and young adults who are looking for a fun, romance novel.

//**The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky:**// The Perks of Being a Wallflower is hands-down one of the best books I've ever read in my entire life. It's my favorite. Even though the cover is quite bland, I think it is a perfect design for this particular book. I think the lettering for the title is genius. It's just plain and simple. I absolutely love the picture at the top right. The book is called The Perks of Being a WALLFLOWER, and I think the lone pair of legs is a perfect homage to that. It summarizes the book into one simple picture, simple lettering, simple colors. However, I may be biased because of how much I absolutely adore this book. I just don't have anything bad to say about it because it is absolutely brilliant in my opinion. I could gush about this book for hours, therefore I think the cover is just as brilliant.