Book Cover Design

Some nice book cover and note book designs found in Williamsburg.

Minus Space - Josef Albers cover art

This weekend we went to check out an art gallery in Brooklyn called Minus Space. From outside you wouldn't know it's there but if you buzz Minus Space you'll be let into the warehouse and the tiny studio. Right now they have Josef Albers' album covers on display. Didn't actually know that he had made these so it was a nice surprise. They change the exhibitions about once a month so check out the website to see what's going on.

New Goldfrapp Album and Cover Art

I'm thrilled to see that Goldfrapp is coming out with a new album in March! And as usual, the cover art is in it's true 70's psychedelic romantic style. I'm not sure who designed the cover (anyone know?) but it might be the great Mat Maitland again as he's designed all their previous artwork. I'm sure Alison Goldfrapp had a hand in it as she usually does. Now I'm just hoping they'll be out touring soon!

Richard Avedon winking book cover

Lovely winking book cover for Richard Avedon's book.

AIGA 50 Books / 50 Covers

Yesterday I was at AIGA for their 50 books / 50 covers exhibition.

Since 1923, AIGA's "50 Books/50 Covers" competition has recognized excellence in book design and production. This exhibition showcases selections from the 50 Books/50 Covers of 2008 competition, which aims to identify the best-designed books and book covers published in 2008.

There were some really great layout ideas to be found, unfortunately everyone had to gather around a tiny bookshelf in the middle of the room were all the books were displayed, so I don't know if I saw them all. But here are some good ones (I forgot to write down the designers, so if anyone knows who's done what, let me know!).

Midlake The Courage of Others

Midlake is releasing a new album in February, I'm really liking this cover design. Don't know who's done it though unfortunately.

Zinkplaat Mooi Besoedling

Although I think the age of CDs is pretty much dead this is a cool concept. Designed by Fanakalo from South Africa, who has a pretty impressive portfolio. Guitar pick included!

Unwanted items

I love looking at old book covers in thrift stores. Very inspiring!