schulz-book

When looking through the books available, and the many book covers that were designed, this one caught my eye. The cover appeared to be really modern both with color, and also with simplicity and the asymmetrical balance it incorporated. Since the cover caught my attention, I chose it to be a part of my selection of my favorite book covers.

It appears at first glance, that there is a lot of mystery to be had in this book; a lot of intrigue. The use of black and white was a very good choice for this book because it seems to be a sad book, or a book with a lot of thought put into it. Not only that, but the use of black and white gives it a classy look; a book for an adult; a book someone wouldn't be ashamed of taking out in public because it's almost like another accessory. All of this makes it a good cover, but also the typography! Behind the text I read into it that it will be a good mystery, or perhaps will leave be a cliff-hanger. Finally, the use of fog is used as a motif for unclear thinking, or mystery in a book, therefore the use of such a motif on the cover is very innovative. This close-up of a girls face grabs a persons attention, which is what makes this book one that you'd want to pick up in the store. At the same time, it appears as if there is more to the story than just her face, and about her; in the reflection of her pupil is a man looking back at her and this brings emphasis to her eyes. The eyes are what tell a person's story, and it would seem that this guy is a part of this girls story. The contrast between her face and her hair is so great, there is emphasis on both. Yet, the value in the black hair brings out the bright and piercing "light" of the typography -- which is another great feature of this book cover.