Book #8: 'Book One: 1986-2006' by Chip Kidd

[cynic51]

What I know about the intricacies of graphic design would fit on the back of an index card. What I know about the details of graphic design specific to book covers would fit on the back of a matchbook. On the other end of the spectrum is Chip Kidd, who is by general acclamation the greatest designer of book covers living and possibly dead. He's won

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[cynic51]

Actual quote from the book - "Anyone who ever said 'don't judge a book by its cover' never had to sell one." Good books tend to merit the efforts of more talented designers. Not a hard and fast rule by any means, but a consideration.