Effective Book Covers to Inspire you and more by Book Design Stars

You have probably heard they say, don’t judge a book by its cover. But is that true? Don’t we all pick up a book from a shelf because its cover grabbed our eye? Or others we don’t even look the interior because the cover doesn’t “speak” to us? A book’s cover should be strong and eye-catching and should stand out in a crowded marketplace. It should give the reader what to expect from the book in more ways than showing what the book’s about. A well-designed cover starts the communication between the author and the reader. And all these will be the ingredients to make a book “effective”.

Today Graphic Art News presents you the Book Design Stars, a team of graphic designers & pagers specializing in creating effective book designs and more. With more than 20 years of experience, they have created over 1,200 book designs. The Book Design Stars offer high-quality services to writers and publishers who either want to publish their own books or collaborate with them to give a fine visual effect to their customers. Here, below, are some samples of their amazing work. Check them out or visit their website for more inspiration.

 
















Maria Papaefstathiou

Maria Papaefstathiou is a Greek visual designer, poster artist and editor based in Athens, with over 30 years of experience in graphic design. She is the founder and editor of Graphic Art News, an international platform showcasing inspiring work in graphic design, typography, illustration and visual arts since 2010. Her creative work explores socially engaged poster design and portraiture, celebrating cultural figures from Greece, Jamaica and beyond. In 2011, she co-founded the International Reggae Poster Contest with Jamaican creative activist Michael “Freestylee” Thompson, connecting designers worldwide through art, music and social awareness.