Fantastic YA Book Covers in 2010
Besides spending a lot of time reading YA books, I’m also a bit of a design and typography geek. While I’m mostly persuaded to read a book by reviews, I’m easily drawn toward titles with striking cover artwork. Here is a selection of covers that have stood out to me so far this year.
For these two, it’s all about the lovely script adorning the covers. (And am I the only one who keeps thinking Amy and Roger are facing away from the camera, when they’re actually facing towards it?)
I also love the type treatments on these two. Plus, Wildthorn has a killer corset.
I think I’m generally against real people on book covers, but all of these prove me wrong! So many striking images (I think it’s the eyes), but maybe I also have a fascination with dead girls?
These all win points for beautiful covers that don’t rely on realistic photos of pretty girls. I think the paperback cover of Tender Morsels may be my absolute favorite.
And finally, two covers that feature typography without any people! I cannot get over the gorgeous hand-lettering by Si Scott on the Beautiful Darkness cover.
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I cannot get enough of that Sisters Red cover! I stare at it all the time. It has so much depth and interest. Lovelovelove.