How does book cover design work? Find here an introduction to the process, both in self- and traditional publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-10 10:30:00 UTC ]
Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover for writer Ross White’s poetry collection, Charm Offensive, which will be published by Eyewear Publishing this July. White is the designer and author of Valley of Want, a finalist for Electric Lit’s Best Book Cover of 2022 contest. Charm... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-04-14 11:00:00 UTC ]
Anyone who stares at a screen all day probably doesn’t want to do so when they unwind with a book. But the convenience of getting a new read instantaneously and carrying a full bookcase in your pocket is pretty appealing. Ereaders combine the best of paper and computers, and they’re capable of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2023-04-04 13:00:13 UTC ]
‘The Book Cover Review’ is an unabashed celebration of what makes book covers such a singular art form. During the height of the pandemic, as many of us hunkered down with a tower of unread books, David Pearson was doing something different: He was thinking intensely about their covers.Read... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2023-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
I really love my job. As a book cover designer, I get to read unseen manuscripts and create art to swaddle them in, a visual blanket in which to usher them into the light of day. Working for a major publisher like HarperCollins means my work will be seen around the world, in airports and […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-01-30 09:55:32 UTC ]
Unlike Kindles, Kobo e-readers don’t have generic screensavers appear on screen when in standby mode. Not by default. Even on more premium models like the Kobo Libra 2 and Kobo Sage, your only options are your current book’s cover or a blank screen that says “Sleeping.” Fortunately, if... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2023-01-27 17:00:00 UTC ]
Over the holidays, we asked our social media followers to vote for the best book cover of 2022 and after an especially close competition, a crowd favorite won the hearts of book lovers. From 32 beautiful cover designs, here are the semi-finalists: Valley of Want by Ross White, cover design by... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2022-12-30 12:00:00 UTC ]
Tis the season for some literary pageantry and Electric Literature is hosting our third annual “Best Book Cover of the Year” tournament. You, our beloved readers, will decide a winner amidst a sea of book covers that published in 2022 via an interactive poll on our Twitter and Instagram... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2022-12-20 12:00:35 UTC ]
Pantone's Color of the Year for 2023 is Viva Magenta, and we've got a roundup of books fit for celebrating the new color. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-12-16 11:38:00 UTC ]
For what is now the seventh time in a row, I am pleased to present the best book covers of the year—as chosen by some of the industry’s best book cover designers. This year, I asked 31 designers to share their favorite covers of the year, and they came back with a grand total of […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-12-13 09:55:52 UTC ]
While others sweat the fate of their book cover, for me, it’s the part of the publishing process I look forward to most. I not only love contemplating book covers and exploring options, but as the former art director at a major publishing house, I have a unique appreciation for how important the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-10-26 08:53:11 UTC ]
Tablets are useful for more than playing games and watching movies, and one of the simplest, most effective tools a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet offers is its ability to quickly connect itself as a second screen for your PC—via, well, Second Screen. Why should you care? Because a lightweight... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2022-08-22 10:45:00 UTC ]
You’ve probably lost hours of sleep wondering which Goosebumps book cover most defines who you are as a person. Finally, here's your answer. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-08-11 10:32:00 UTC ]
Designing a book cover is challenging, even more so when the work contains a raunchy subject matter. How do you convey, in a single glance, that the book is sensual, even sexy, without falling for pornographic tropes? My debut novel, Little Rabbit, is about a sub/dom relationship between a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2022-06-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
Last year not only marked the twentieth publication anniversary of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections, it also saw the release of his first novel in seven years, Crossroads. So it was only fitting that Picador would embark on a redesign of the author’s backlist. We spoke with Alex Merto, the art... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-03-17 08:54:52 UTC ]
Samsung's newest tablets have only been available for a few weeks, but they're already receiving discounts on Amazon. You can snag both the Galaxy Tab S8 and S8+ for less right now thanks to clippable coupons that knock $50 and $75 off the tablets, respectively. Just make sure to clip the coupon... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-03-09 14:54:03 UTC ]
Along with announcing the Galaxy S22 lineup, Samsung has refreshed its range of tablets — which some folks already had an inkling about after earlierleaks. For the first time, Samsung is introducing an Ultra tablet, which aligns with the Ultra branding the company slaps on its highest-end... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-02-09 15:00:19 UTC ]
People turn to large Android tablets for streaming and even work, and Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S8 family of tablets—with screens now up to 14.1 inches—offer massive, detailed displays for both consuming and creating content. While the large panels can feel a little awkward in tablet mode,... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2022-02-09 15:00:00 UTC ]
Last week, the Electric Lit team stayed glued to our phone screens as we tasked our social media followers with anointing the best book cover of 2021. The tournament was full of close calls determined by razor-thin margins (Mona at Sea prevailed over Black Girl Call Home by just five votes in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2021-12-06 12:00:00 UTC ]
Back by popular demand, Electric Literature is hosting our second annual “Best Book Cover of the Year” tournament, where readers determine which cover designs impressed in 2021. Just as the Italian Renaissance was born of the bubonic plague, will covid’s enduring grasp on society inspire... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2021-11-29 12:00:00 UTC ]