Design Inspiration: Books
Alright, I’ll admit it. I’m a book nerd. I love reading. To myself, to my husband, listening to other people read to me (seriously, sometimes I have friends come over to read to me). I get excited about books. My latest library find is Art Without Borders by Ben-Ami Scharfstein. Haven’t delved in yet but I can’t wait to read this “philosophical exporation of art and humanity.”
I must say, however, that I was attracted to it not only by its title and content. It was on the “New Book” shelf at the library. It was so shiny and perfect. In fact, I think I may the first person to have checked it out {happy sigh}. Somehow that knowledge makes the read more enjoyable. You might say that I’ve judged this book by its cover. And you would be right.
I’m unashamed about judging other books by their covers as well. Today’s Shoot from the Hip post inspired me. I will definitely become a regular visitor to The Book Cover Archive. Not only a place to see new titles (which I might actually read)… such good design inspiration too.
I was also stoked to see The Pelican Project at things magazine. This documentation of the chronology of Pelican book covers warmed my heart. Considering the countless hours I spent with a Penguin Classic paperback in college, I was glad to see documentation of the evolution of cover art. Books like these aren’t just parts of our culture and conversation, they hold a place in our collective aesthetic as well.
A snap of my own beloved collection.
Tags: A Squared Group, Book Covers, Books, Design Inspiration, Philosophy of Art, Shoot from the Hip
Design, Design Challenge, Inspiration, Wording | admin August 10, 2009
