Category Archives: Cover

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2020 Finalist Typography:  Bembo (body copy 12pt on 16pt leading), Drone Ranger (titles 26pt). Judges’ comments Broody, gutsy, underground — the punk vibe of this cover, bucks genre stereotypes. It’s gritty, bold and beautifully … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2020 Finalist Judges’ comments A striking cover that typographically conveys the concept of a bullseye! Gender neutral and appealing to a wide range of middle readers. View shortlist

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “A clever, classic looking cover. The use of gold foil brings the title to the reader’s attention, and the interplay of multiple layers of imagery does a wonderful job of … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “This is The Bomb! Stunning illustrations seamlessly integrated with title text/s. A fun and subtle addition of high-gloss UV helps promote author and illustrator – overall the design works successfully … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “The design introduces a lovely technique and texture. Beautiful use of colour and red used to prioritise content on both front and back covers.” “The stark black and red against … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Designer: Anna Brown Title:  Wanted: The search for the modernist murals of E. Mervyn Taylor Publisher: Massey University Press Format: 250 x 210mm, 256mm, hardback.  Cloth spine with gold blocking plus gloss … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “An instantly intriguing and transporting cover. The font selection introduces personality and era; immediately connecting audience to content. Stunning, simple colour palette.” “The central image here does so much to … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Beautiful palette and image crop/abstraction/texture communicating an immediate connection to the content. The back cover is a little harder to read.” “A striking cover that sails somewhere between Dazzle ships … Continue reading →

HarperCollins Publishers Award for Best Cover 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Refreshing, unique design approach. Restrained dust jacket, promoting the author’s illustration, complimented by pink cover underneath.” “A sketched honesty and vulnerability emerge on the front cover. But the words from the … Continue reading →