This is another book cover designed by Chip Kidd. I love the manipulation of the photography. It's so evocative of a magical, dreamlike state of mind. The photo shows the spine of the book as well as the cover, and I really like how the image begins there (it may carry over to the back of the book as well). The color choice (basically a monochromatic scheme using blues) is also a factor in evoking a somewhat eerie, mystical mood. The slight graininess is also effective. The layout and design are fantastic; the design is balanced and is unified by color and proximity. The typography is simple, and the hierarchy is very easy to read. I like the widely-tracked letters in the title and author's name.
Mostly, I like the obvious. The water is defying gravity. It's like it has a life of its own. It began to pour out of the glass, but then changed its mind and decided to go up instead of down. It's a brilliantly intriguing design for true stories that have to do with magic or possibly making things happen with the mind. I would love to be a book cover designer. I find Chip Kidd's work very inspiring!
Citation: Kidd, Chip.Updike, John.Book One: Work, 1986-2006. New York : Rizzoli, 2005. Print.
How did they do this?! I'm dying to know! It's so cool and intriguing!
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