The cover as an editorial and commercial decision: visual style, genre, market, mockups and what makes a book get picked up.
13 articlesWhich colours convey authority and credibility on non-fiction covers? Understand the palettes publishers use, the role of contrast and paper, and how to choose the right…
Portrait, square or landscape — which book format works best for each genre? Understand what the format communicates, the usual sizes for novels, poetry, children's, art…
Who is responsible for the image and typeface rights used on book covers? Understand the division of responsibilities between designer, publisher and author, what needs to…
Who has the final say over a book cover with co-authors or published by a publisher? Understand what the contract usually says, how approval works in…