The article by Olivia Hingley explores how social media and marketing trends have influenced contemporary book cover design, questioning whether visual appeal has overtaken literary substance. Featuring insights from designers Na Kim and David Pearson, it examines the homogenisation of aesthetics and the rise of 'photographable' covers driven by online culture. The piece reflects on how these shifts affect both readers’ choices and the creative freedom of designers.
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