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these are all great. something about it all makes ...

2009-11-07T18:47:58.962-06:00

these are all great. something about it all makes it disturbingly cool to look at... the 80s for you.

I agree. The kerning of the letters is pretty wac...

2009-11-02T15:10:13.542-06:00

I agree. The kerning of the letters is pretty wack, but somehow seems fitting given the quirky nature of the design. Also, there's some kind of fixation on arms.

As far as the yellow book thing goes, I'm not sure where it originated, but as a counter, I'm thinking of the Bukowski novel, "Ham on Rye," printed by Black Sparrow Press.

What the hell is happening with those letterspaces...

2009-11-01T04:28:28.428-06:00

What the hell is happening with those letterspaces? It's bizarre, but also very charming. I really like them.

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Indeed 1988 seems very far in Book cover design. I...

2009-10-31T00:50:27.175-05:00

Indeed 1988 seems very far in Book cover design.
I quite like their old-fashioned style though.

In France, there is a great collection of crime and detective novels called "Le Masque" with black typing on yellow background covers.
Here is an example: http://www.chapitre.com/CHAPITRE/fr/BOOK/carr-john-dickson/la-chambre-ardente,1160955.aspx

It has been going on for years (1927) and though there has been variation, the yellow is clearly part of their trademark.

I loved the novel CAR by Crews but can't recall th...

2009-10-30T22:34:51.348-05:00

I loved the novel CAR by Crews but can't recall the cover art.

James: thanks for those. I'd love to know how the ...

2009-10-30T20:24:00.949-05:00

James: thanks for those. I'd love to know how the whole "yellow doesn't sell" thing started, if you've got any thoughts.

Yellow is actually a big color right now. See hot...

2009-10-30T20:17:12.658-05:00

Yellow is actually a big color right now. See hot indie sellers Olive Kitteridge and Mudbound, among others.

Mind you, I'm not saying yellow is bad for sales; ...

2009-10-30T13:09:53.195-05:00

Mind you, I'm not saying yellow is bad for sales; it's just something I've heard people say over the years. Have no idea if it's true.

Actually, there's a company named "Lengua de trapo...

2009-10-30T12:44:48.433-05:00

Actually, there's a company named "Lengua de trapo", a great publishing house from Spain. Their novel collection is yellow. I love their books, by the way.