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The Look of the Book

Peter Mendelsund and David J. Alworth

The Look of the Book examines art at the edges of literature through notable covers and the stories behind them, galleries of the many different jackets of bestselling books, an overview of book cover trends throughout history, and insights ...

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The Look of the Book: Jackets, Covers, and Art at the Edges of Literature

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