Book cover design inspiration

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Are you an author looking to stand out from the crowd and create a captivating book cover design? Then you’ve come to the right place! At KN Literary Arts, we recognize that a strong cover design is a key ingredient for success in the publishing world. In this article, we share five examples of what not to do when it comes to book cover design, as well as our best tips and advice to help you get it right.

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A yellow book cover design

If you’re a self-published author, standing out can be especially difficult. But there is one thing you can do to give your book a chance to stand out in an overcrowded marketplace: finding a great cover designer to work with. Here's how!

This book cover shows excellent figure ground/negative space. The contours formed by the position of the fox serve as the shape of a boy, I'm assuming "Peter." This empty space also creates a wonderful focal point for the book title to nestle into.

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