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• Lizzy Stewart’s The Wreck tells a messy love story like only an illustrator could

  It's Nice That · Apr 9, 2026

  The article profiles illustrator Lizzy Stewart’s new illustrated novel, The Wreck, published by Jonathan Cape. Blending comic panels, prose, and full-page paintings, the book explores friendship, class, and love through a visually rich, genre-defying format. Stewart discusses her creative process, materials, and the challenges of editing such a hybrid work.

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• Has judging a book by its cover gone too far?

  It's Nice That · Nov 26, 2025

  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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