tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post4640280702284577449..comments2024-03-11T02:59:30.839-05:00Comments on The Book Design Review: Everyman, paperback, US and UKJosephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382230402711258215noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-83862331243492730752007-04-03T20:46:00.000-05:002007-04-03T20:46:00.000-05:00I wondered what those gears were all about on the ...I wondered what those gears were all about on the U.S. edition. The UK edition is much better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1658966323997812372007-04-02T03:04:00.000-05:002007-04-02T03:04:00.000-05:00"Why does "ROTH" have to be so big?" big names sel..."Why does "ROTH" have to be so big?" <BR/><BR/>big names sell books. authors who have some semblance of celebrity status in the book world will often have their name more prominently displayed over the title of the book. <BR/><BR/>if you're referring to just the general layout of this particular cover and the juxtaposition between "Philip" and "Roth," then i would say the reason is twofold: One, the differing sizes increases the sense of depth, and two, Roth is easily recognizable and identifiable when scanning the shelves, especially if this particular book will be displayed face out.<BR/><BR/>sorry if this is a bit wordy; i just finished a round of essays recently.alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722081748397151231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-25892879727515299582007-04-01T23:17:00.000-05:002007-04-01T23:17:00.000-05:00Why does "ROTH" have to be so big?Why does "ROTH" have to be so big?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-48715918401820842272007-04-01T21:45:00.000-05:002007-04-01T21:45:00.000-05:00the UK edition has a greater sense of depth, that'...the UK edition has a greater sense of depth, that's for sure. the palette for the US edition leaves something to be desired...alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722081748397151231noreply@blogger.com