![]() It makes you want to read more, to discover the mystery behind the metaphor. The contemporary edition designed by Ben Jones brings something else to the table: a strange illustration with many eyes which shows very well how the utopian society from George Orwell’s novel looks like. The design has a vintage touch because of the hand letter font, but it doesn’t give us any clue about the story. So let’s analyse them together! 1984 – George Orwellġ984 is one of the most popular novels, and the first book cover edition was published by Secker and Warburg in 1950. ![]() It’s interesting to notice how the design of the original book covers evolved, and what new elements showed up on the contemporary editions. The society is in a continuous change, so there will always will be a need for something new and fresh. Obviously the first edition published in 1950’s does not look the same as the one from the 1990’s. It’s not about various design trends, but it compares the past and present covers of 10 classic novels. In a previous blog post we’ve explored how various retro design trends have inspired modern magazine designers. The style in which a book cover is designed is influenced by the continually changing design trends. It should communicate about the story that is between the covers, to spark an interest about the topic. ![]() A great book cover design should make you think. ![]() Everyone knows the age-old saying “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”, but we have to be realistic and admit that everyone does that. ![]()
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