Entry
Book Cover Redesign
Submitter:
Monica Johnson
Company:
Monica Johnson
Link:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/128508247/The-Middle-Earth-Series-Book-Jackets
Concept/Purpose of the Work:
For this project, the idea was to create a set of book jackets for a series of books (or movies) that we were interested in. For me, I decided to create a set for the Middle Earth series by J.R.R. Tolkien. The set consists of The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. With the set, I illustrated a sword based on the blade used by a main character in the book. The design I chose for the blades are based on their design in the cinematic movies. The layouts of each book cover jacket. While the layout stays the same, the illustration of the blade and the color set to the book change. Each book uses the accent color not only for the bar set on the bottom and for the ring, but also for J.R.R. Tolkien, the drop cap and starting text for the summary, and for the script-like text on the back. For the typography, I chose to stick with Minion Pro for any body text. As for the book's title, author's name, and number on the spine, I went with Albertus Pro. The simpler sans serif font I used was Verlag, letting it be visible, not distracting to overpower the other choices. But for the script-like font on the back, I used Abdullah, due to its style being similar to the Elvish script that I place around the ring on the cover.
Results of the Work:
For this project, I feel I created a neat and eye-catching design that isn't too busy and illustrated. The designs turned out to be a clean and more modern-looking design.
How the Work Was Delivered to the Masses:
For this project, I feel I created a neat and eye-catching design that isn't too busy and illustrated. The designs turned out to be a clean and more modern-looking design.
Credits:
J.R.R. Tolkein: Original Author
Movie Prop Creators: Sword Designs
Category:
Miscellaneous