Book Covers

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  While I like the throwback look of the design(s), I feel that they are a bit inappropriate for the books themselves. Harry Potter will be locked into popular culture for generations, but making the books look old-fashioned doesn't seem like the best solution.

  It feels like the artist really, really wanted to execute a Saul Bass / Paul Rand look and didn't care whether it was for a line of literary classics or a Warner Brother's franchise.

  Once again, I think they look good, but missed the mark. Anyone?

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  • I also detest the "weathered" look that they incorporated into the art.monospaced

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