I am so sorry. I know some of you have been waiting for this, but it’s been a nutty time for me. I’ve had to put blogging on the backburner. But excuses are not what you came here for, so without further ado, I present to you the best book covers of 2012.
It was a really strong year for cover design. It took me forever to go through it all and even paring down to these 80 was a real task. I hope you appreciate the effort!
Do you have a favorite? Is there a cover I’m missing that you think belongs in this list? Sound off in the comments (look waaaay down).
As with the 2011 list, I will try to include designer credits where possible. If you want to help me out, please let me know if you can fill in some of the blanks.
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Designer: Holly Macdonald
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Designer: Tad Carpenter
Designer: Jennifer Carrow
Designer: Lynn Buckley
Designer: Michel Vrana
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Photography: Jon Shireman
Designer: Michel Vrana
Designer: Pete Garceau
Designer: Rex Bonomelli
Designer: Catherine Casalino
Designer: Gail Doobinin
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Designer: Nicole Caputo
Designer: Peter Mendelsund
Designer: Charlotte Strick
Designer: Jarred Taylor
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Illustration: Christopher Silas Neal
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Great collection of covers. Thanks.
Wow talk about unique and inspirational! Great covers, though some really made me sit and think, most were very to the point and caught my eye. Thank you for the run down.
awsm covers..great work..tell me how to do the same thing?
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Love-love-love the works of Catherine Casalino! She does a lot of her own photography and I think PROCESSION OF THE DEAD is a great example of that.
Also… I know the WHY WE BROKE UP cover was designed by Gail Doobinin — she’s great too!
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I have to agree. I was previously unfamiliar with Catherine’s work, but I’ll be keeping an eye on her from now on. She’s one of my new faves!
Thanks for the credit for Gail, I’ve added that.
All were very artsy. It’s good to know that a lot of writers make sure that they have awe-inspiring book covers. Not only did it hide meaning, there were also a few which incorporated humor into it.
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Nice collection of covers. Are you sure all of them were published in 2012 though? I think a few have been around for longer than that (‘The Last Brother’ for example – I was sure I’d seen that a few years ago and copyright says 2010. FYI – the copyright also says cover design by Scott Sorenson / cover art by Jason Holley). http://www.amazon.com/Last-Brother-Translation-Selection-Paperback/dp/1555975755 . I think ‘Procession of the Dead’ is also earlier – perhaps 2010 or 2011.
Twitter: henshercreative
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Hmm. The source where I found the Brothers had it as 2012. A new release perhaps. I’ll leave it on the list anyway, since I haven’t shown it before. As for Procession of the Dead, Catherine has it as 2012 on her Behance page.
Twitter: kostheory
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Catherine uploaded it onto her Design:related portfolio in 2010 http://designrelated.com/portfolio/ccasalino/entry/48841/procession-of-the-dead… It was published in Jan 2011: https://www.hachettebookgroup.biz/titles/darren-shan/procession-of-the-dead/9780446551762/ . So it’s definitely older. “The Last Brother” is definitely older too – I saw it well before 2012. (I think there was some commentary about both of them on the FWIS covers blog back when it existed or perhaps somewhere else – Anyway, both have been well recognised by the community as great cover designs).
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Shucks. Well thanks for pointing it out. As I’m sure you can imagine I can only be so thorough with my research given the sheer volume of books in this list.
These covers are simply wonderful! They make me want to read all the books. Thanks for compiling the list, Shaun.
Very good cover designs. Makes me want to read the books too! Thanks for the share.
I like a lot of these covers. I like how they incorporated humor, symbolism and art into it. It’s no wonder they were choses as the ones with the best covers.
A lot of these covers possessed a lot of good quality art. I specially liked the cover of the the “Dawn of the Dead.” It will surely get a lot of second looks in the bookstore.
I’d like to design my own book cover someday. If I had the chance to do it, it’s most likely that it would have an element of fantasy to it. I’m a sucker for fantasy.
Very interesting roster of best cover book designs. I have my own favorites like the Breast and Privacy. Thanks for sharing.
Although we always hear “don’t judge a book by it’s cover”, I seriously tend to disagree. It is the cover of the book that catches my attention first, it is the cover that makes me pick up the book and read what it is about. Design-wise, these covers look great and I can certainly see how they would spark my curiosity enough for me to pick it up!
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The more these authors try to look different, the more they start to look the same. Again, the contemporary look seems to be popular. In any case, a nice cover design definitely captures my attention! -Doug
These are really good book cover designs. Truly, if the cover can instantly attract attention, we become more interested and curious about the content. So it’s very important.
The designers really deserve the credit for coming up with such good designs. Thank you for sharing these with us.
The above design covers are so interesting.I love them.They are really expressive.I like that kinds of designing books covers.
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wow.. every book’s cover page look unique & stylish
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Choosing the right design cover is an essentiel element!
I like this post.It is really very interesting and important for the success of any book.Selling a book depends also on the covers design.
Some of these are really very Awesome, I appreciate your efforts. Thanks for sharing great ideas of book cover designs.
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To make things different and try new ideas, I think your book cover designs are among the best. Your designs are really unique and one of a kind. I find them more interesting than those flowery and cartoon-themed covers. So, I’ll expect more of your exceptional designs in the future then.
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These are definitely the best covers I have ever imagined a book can have. The authors deserve credit. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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nice cover designs. It’s not easy to pick a favourite one.
Wow, great list. I love design, and although the story is the HERO, the cover is certainly of the utmost importance in getting people to pick the book up in the first place.
Thanks – good work.
The designs are awesome. I would like to choose one as my own books cover. Thanks for sharing.
There’s another version of Harold Fry cover that’s also great:
http://www.newstalk1010.com/channels/justinelewkowicz/Story.aspx?ID=1746373
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In fact choosing the right design cover is very important !
And your designs are wonderful, it is true :)
My favorite is “The teleportation accident”, there are so many good designs, great compilation!
Very Fresh creative and innovative books cover design it’s fabulous.
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Very well done~
The cover design always takes an important role. It is the first impression of this book. They are amazing cover. Thank you a lot for making this list.
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Wow great designs i like vary much. i inspire from Jennifer Carrow design…..thanks for sharing….
Without appealing cover designs books cannot attract readers. Nice post.
“Dawn of the deed” haha.. Terrific way to define evolution. :P
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really those are great deaigns
All of these designs are portraying a particular theme with a message to the reader. I think they are great to use
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Very inspiring and creative collection
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I am very glad to learn about these book covers. I think if you want to launch a book you have to give importance to an attracting book cover. It can attract more people.
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books are true source of wisdom and learning the covers are full of stylish art great
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All these designs are portraying good themes to readers. keep up the good work.
Nice cover you are right i was waiting for sure and got exactly what i want
All the book covers are creative and all the images are conceptual.
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here are really books are true source of wisdom and learning the covers are full of stylish art great
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Love the covers especially with the pasta one. Unique and attractive. Simple but simply takes the hook on it!
Great Job!
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Hey we are in 2014, 2013 is finished :)
Nice collection of book covers. I like the second one, Procession of the Dead. Kinda creepy. Thanks for sharing them here.
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There’s one book I manage to read before. It’s the “Consider the Fork” book. It was a good read indeed. Thanks for sharing these book designs. They surely can get you motivated to buy one.
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this is the best book cover….thanks to sharing this…..
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This are the awesome collection for the covers. Thanks for the covers and the designers. :)
nice collection … i think works really well in 2014.
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some stunning designs there… you really can judge a book by its cover :-)
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I’ve been late to read this article but still one to give my opinion about the best book cover design of 2012.Dawn of the Deed is the best and also got something special from the others to attract anyone.But all of them are outstanding but it’s the standout for me.
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I like a lot of these covers. I like how they incorporated humor, symbolism and art into it.Thanks for sharing the great post.
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nice and wonderful work
It is a great collection of book covers. No wonder that they are the best book covers of 2012. Each and every book is unique and exactly matches the name of the book. Some of my favorite are ‘The last girlfriend on earth’, ‘The boy in the snow’, ‘why we broke up ‘and some more.
Anyway nice work.
Thank you for sharing
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Those are awesome book covers!
really gives me inspiration for some graphic idea I got going on right now..
Thanks!
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Was enjoying your list and came across a cover of my own. Nice surprise;)
One cover on your list really caught my eye. The Fat Years. Never seen it before, I think the illustration is really great. Good list and I am glad there are people who enjoy covers (because we sure do enjoy making them).
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Cool! Which one was yours? I like to give credit when I can.
Great selection! Beautiful and original covers.
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fantastic collections of covers. all look awesome.
Its amazing!! How could u manage that work?? Awsm…just no words to say
Really great design good to see this awesome book cover
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No new posts in a year?? One post a year?? Don’t leave us waiting so long!
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Ya I know. :/
It’s been a super crazy year. I haven’t had a moment to write in several months. Rest assured I’m still alive, and I do intend to pick up the writing again, but clients come first!
j’aime beaucoup cette meilleures conception de couverture des livres.
Merci de partager cet intéressants article.
Great selection! Beautiful and rial book cover. One cover in your post is very sweet me. No new Post? And post the last year.
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all book cover are too good but specially, I like second last book cover (Eight Girls taking Picture)
I’m not a book lover but when I see wonderful or beautiful cover it tells me to read that book. It interests me to buy and read those books having a great cover. I love the cover of “The Last Girlfriend on earth” and I think it’s an interesting to read. But the best cover here is “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry a novel by Rachel Joyce”. I enjoyed watching this great cover.
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All this design are really cool , this seems to be a great year with soo much of extra work done for art and pictures.
nice book cover.
Thank you.
Your blog is very intresting and cover design is good.
best collection ever.. Nice blog..
Very impressive post.Great collection here of book cover designs.Each designs is really nice. I love it. Thanks for sharing this post.
I really appreciate your efforts.
Great job!!!
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ce sont des bonnes informations.
j’aime beaucoup cet article.
merci pour le partage.
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Whoa! It’s a huge list. I’ve come to get only one or two ideas but this article have provided so much book cover design ideas. Thankt a lot.
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This is awesome work, I like all the covers, I will bookmark it.
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Some great choices of designs , however I really like the cover for the silence of darker clouds. I love the hint of darkness but still with a modern feel to it .
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wow what a design.. i like many of them
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As a Graphics Designer I like these cover Design so much. I love the cover of “Beautiful Ruins”. Your Blog is so interesting. I like your article.
Thank you.
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Excellent Designs Very well done Thanks as always for spreading nuanced quality content. I liked your Designs very much. It was very well-presented and approachable. Good job and looking forward for more designs
Really excelent covers. All of them given ideas.
Wow amazing designs great collection. thanks for share.
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Thanks for sharing great collection of Book cover designs. I like these awesome cover designs.
I’m waiting for your next valuable post.
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all the covers are really awesome.
Thanks for sharing this awesome covers.
Please do keep sharing :)
Thanks for these/ These are really nice book cover designs. Please keep helping others. Thanks again.
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Hi,
All designs are very good.
I love the cover of”woodcut” .
Thanks to share or great post.
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Very nice book cover designs. Thanks for sharing it with us. Have a blessed new year!
First time seen book covers with creative designs, thanks for sharing!!
Perfect designs. Thanks a lot for sharing all of them with us.
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Nice designs of the covers.All are really innovative ideas, I liked Bobcat, Why we broke up
Thanks for sharing with us .
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Thanks for Great designs I love all designs
specially book cover design.
Waiting for next designs
Thanks Again
Excellent book :)you have a great collection :)
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My last eBook cover that I thought was pretty good is obviously an amateurish effort. Thanks for enlightening me.
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Heyya.. his are the awesome collection for the covers. Thanks for the covers and the designers. :)
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The best book cover design it’s fabulous cover design.
thanks for sharing
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These covers are too good for books. We want something new and attractive from your side. Thank you for sharing it.
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These designs look just great. Loved all of them. Thanks for sharing..
awesome covers and great work..
your cover collection is awesome and These covers are too good for books.. Thanks for sharing this nice post…
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Hehe im impresses about this short but really useful article :)
Really nice collection of covers. I like secret tree and beautiful ruins covers.
Stunning and creative covers. Keep up the nice work.
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Awesome work. Your cover collection is awesome.
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