How do you know when a book cover concept isn't working? In this case study, I share the design journey behind Better Safe Than Sorry? by Dean Klinkenberg—from an initial bridge photograph to a cover featuring a slow boat in Laos. Along the way, we explored illustration, typography, and thumbnail visibility to create a cover that captured the spirit of the book.

If you love typography, vintage lettering, and elegant script fonts, Scripts: Elegant Lettering from Design’s Golden Age is visual inspiration at its finest. This beautiful collection by Steven Heller and Louise Fili showcases hundreds of examples of hand-drawn typography, ornamental flourishes, and vintage trademark designs from around the world.

A behind-the-scenes look at the design process for Just A Long Walk, a memoir by first-time author James Gibson. From selecting the perfect cover image to creating balanced typography, this case study explores how thoughtful book design helped shape an award-winning memoir cover.