I used to be embarrassed that I often buy books based on their cover, but I’m not anymore: Book covers are a labor of love, filled with artistry and design. That’s the animating force behind the ...

They say that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The internet disagrees! Some cover designs are so terrible, so ridiculously nonsensical, that they’re actually entertaining. It’s any person with ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Book covers are increasingly featuring childlike sketches, doodles and crayon marks — a “naive design” trend that ...

Walk into any bookshop today, and you will notice something quietly unsettling. The romance section is a wall of pastel illustrations featuring cartoon couples in whimsical poses, their titles curled ...

And yes, in modern parlance, it’s more about not judging people. Looks can be deceiving and all that jazz. But many a well-meaning librarian or bookseller has encouraged readers not to judge literal ...

“Book of Wonder, Cover to Cover” is on display at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts through Sept. 6. Tickets, which grant ...