Designers, Authors, Commentary (The Good, the Bad...)
A unique exploration into the subtle art of the book cover\ High standards in art and design have always been part of Penguin's publishing program. Now, on the occasion of Penguin's 75th anniversary, longtime art director Paul Buckley has chosen seventy-five covers that represent the best of what Penguin has produced over the course of the last decade. Giving readers a rare behind-thescenes glimpse into the complex creation of a book's cover, Penguin 75 includes comments from authors, agents,...
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A unique exploration into the subtle art of the book cover High standards in art and design have always been part of Penguin's publishing program. Now, on the occasion of Penguin's 75th anniversary, longtime art director Paul Buckley has chosen seventy-five covers that represent the best of what Penguin has produced over the course of the last decade. Giving readers a rare behind-thescenes glimpse into the complex creation of a book's cover, Penguin 75 includes comments from authors, agents, and editors, as well as the designers and artists themselves. This witty and irreverent journey into the book world will appeal to lovers of art, design, and, of course, books. With Contributions By: Paul Auster • Tara McPherson • Daniel Clowes • David Byrne • Elizabeth Gilbert • Joe Sacco • Tana French • T.C. Boyle • Seth • Tom Gauld • William T. Vollmann • Art Spiegelman • Kim Edwards • Melissa Bank • Ruben Toledo • Tomer Hanuka • Jamie Keenan • Roz Chast • Garrison Keillor • Yoshihiro Tatsumi • Sam Weber • Paul Sahre • Tony Millionaire • Nicholas Blechman • Jon Gray and many others! The New York Times - Steven Heller For some bibliophiles, there is no greater pleasure than looking at smartly conceived and elegantly designed book covers and jackets. The next best thing just might be paging through Penguin 75…This lushly illustrated book is a testament to the importance of design in Penguin's publishing program.
