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Graphic Design A3
= Book Cover Research =



**IT by Stephen King**
1. I think that this cover is a good example in terms of the elements and principles of art because it utilizes color and composition. The bold red letters of the title definitely stands out compared to the dark background. The leading lines of the sidewalk also lead the viewer's eyes towards the sewer drain. 2. I believe the cover is good in terms of typography and illustration because the font that was used is really creepy and emphasizes the scary themes in the novel. 3. I think that overall the cover grabs the attention of the reader with it's use of the bright red for the title. I also believe that the claw/hand reaching out from the sewer drain will prompt people to read the book as it peeks their curiosity.

**The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins**
1. I think that this cover was a good exmaple in terms of the elements and principles of design because it utilizes color and shape. The shiny gold Mockingjay symbol on the left side grabs the viewer's attention seeing as it is placed against a solid black background and stands out. The gray geometric shapes in the background are also very interesting. 2. I believe the cover is good in terms of typography because the font seems somewhat futuristic (the book takes place in the future). 3. I think that overall the cover grabs the attention of the reader because the Mockingjay symbol is very recognizable for the book series.

**Crank by Ellen Hopkins**
1. I think that this cover is a good example in terms of the elements and principles of art because it utilizes the rule of thirds by placing the title not in the center of the cover, but closer to the top left. 2. I believe that the cover is good in terms of typography because instead of using an actual font, the designer decided to use images of a white powdery substance organized in lines to read "Crank". 3. I think that ultimately the cover grabs the attention of the reader because it seems like a dark and mysterious novel.