Assignment 05
Book Cover

As graphic designers our job is to internalize a subject and oftentimes propose visual solutions that reflect the content. This requires us to observe themes, concepts and opinions about the work in question. These examinations help us develop an understanding of the work. It's up to the designer to use style and visual language to their advantage.
Choose a book. If it isn’t a book you’ve read already, try reading something you’ve been meaning to by next week. Your assignment is to design this books front cover, back cover and spine.
Go to Strand bookstore and pick up a dollar hardcover book. You’ll be using it for your book mock–up in the final week. Make sure to use the dimensions from the book you purchased when designing. While you’re there, take a look around and check out the new hardcover and paperbacks.

Final Deliverables
Book cover, wrapped around hardcover book

Week 11, 3.26.18 —Design the front cover, back cover and spine of your book. Along with your favorite option, also show two (2) alternative computer sketches of the front cover only.
Consider paper stock and other printing effects this round.

Deliverables, 3.19.18
One direction with front cover, back cover and spine
Two alternative computer sketches

Week 13, 4.9.18 —Present final front, back and spine designs for all three editions wrapped around your hardcover books. Your mock-ups should be meticulously printed & crafted.

Deliverables, 4.9.18
Final book cover, wrapped around hardback book