We all judge a book by its cover regardless of what the adage says, but how do you make sure that your own work stands out like a beacon among the sea of titles? Remember, whether it’s on a shelf or on a screen, the cover is the face of your book, an invitation for prospective readers to engage further, so giving a good impression should be an absolute priority. Here are some tips you should consider before you decide.
Have a browse through some of the winning and shortlisted covers of the Australian Book Design Awards presented by the Australian Book Designer Association, the longest running book design awards in the country. For over 70 years, the Awards have ‘celebrated the bravest, the most beautiful and most original books published in Australia’. You’d be sure to find some inspiration for your own book in this catalogue of work that impressed the judges.
