UnderCover: Why do some images show up again and again?

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Why do some images show up again and again?

We are awash in images. Think of all the paintings, photos, videos, and screen captures that are made every day. And yet... book jackets can still end up using the same image. Maybe this fact gives credence to the the idea that some images are just better than others——because they continue to resonate with people over time. (Or maybe we designers are just a bunch of lazy copycats!)

So with that in mind, take a look at this great collection of covers:


Even with the exact same image, it's interesting to see how much typography, cropping, and decorative elements can alter the focus of an image.



More copycat covers here:

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