Saturday 19 October 2013

Richie Stewart - Edgar Allen Poe Redesign

Graphic Designer, Richie Stewart, suggested redesigned book covers for the classic poems of Edgar Allen Po. 
Stewart explains, “I wanted the design to reflect his tongue-in-cheek way with words. His themes were very dark and at sometimes too morbid to even read, but he always had a way of conveying them in an almost whimsical, comedic fashion.”

His book covers work with strong concepts and bold, graphical imagery, which immediately grabs the attention of the viewer. I would purchase these books in a heartbeat.

What I also found interesting was the unique presentation of these books, seen below:
Obviously, wrapping a belt around a selection of books – or even one book – could prove to be a very expensive and strange advertising method! However, I did really like the idea of attaching a label to book, or a collection of books, especially if it is to display the collection's name. The label Stewart has designed adds a further level of sophistication to his book covers. The simplistic use of typography, minimal colour scheme and bold image stops the label from shadowing the book covers. It merely adds that extra layer of class and good design. Who wouldn't want to be a book when it has been presented so beautifully, with so much unique consideration being put in place? 


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