Introduction to Book Cover Design

Overview

“The cover images are in tension with the title of the book and with the text itself. Also, the frames of the images are as important as the image itself. A frame can change the speech of an image. In this lesson I will talk to you about the images and their frames.”

In this video lesson Daniel Bolívar addresses the topic: Conceptualization of the images and first sketches, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Book Cover Design. Learn the essentials to design the front cover of a book from start to finish.

Partial transcription of the video

“Next. we will explore some steps you can follow to begin sketching your cover design. We'll start by reviewing the notes you made in the book and the literary analysis you've already completed. It's that while reading. you take down all important parts that resonate with you most. Peter Mendelssohn often advises referencing these points closely during this phase. To cover design as a translation. because it isn't an adaptation; it involves choosing an image that metaphorically carries the entire weight of the book. While reading. make notes on what you find significant. I believe this proce...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Book Cover Design

• Level: Beginner
• 99% positive reviews (185)
• 3981 students
• 5 units
• 18 lessons (2h 36m)
• 6 downloads

• Category

  Design

• Software

  Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Art Direction, Bookbinding, Design, Editorial Design, Graphic Design