Why do some book covers instantly grab your attention, while others never get a second glance? Fusing word and image, as well as design thinking and literary cr

Revision of the author's doctoral thesis, submitted to the Oriental Institute of Oxford University in 1997.

A gorgeously unique, fully illustrated exploration into the phenomenology of reading—how we visualize images from reading works of literature, from one of our

Welcome to Book One in the fabulous new Book of Love series. A dingy old book tucked away in an old Regency London bookshop holds magic and love for those who u

Peter Mendelsund has enjoyed years as a much-sought-after book cover designer and art director. Among the many recognizable jackets he has created are those for