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Meet the artist behind the cover of this year’s Booker Prize winner

Creative Boom

Its cover—a soft-edged, inky interpretation of space—was designed by Helsinki-based artist Aino-Maija Metsola. She is known for her use of watercolour to ink, collage, markers, and gouache to craft paintings, patterns, and illustrations. Since then, Metsola has occasionally illustrated book covers published by Vintage/Penguin.

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Creative minds unite: All Flows Festival returns to Milton Keynes with star-studded lineup

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For starters, David Pearson, the celebrated book designer whose typography-forward approach has caught the eye of everyone from Wes Anderson to Herms, will share insights from his remarkable career. Meanwhile, for those fascinated by the intersection of sound and design, Yuri Suzuki's appearance is not to be missed.

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Three free archives of Victorian illustration to inspire you

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If classic literature brought to life in works of art inspires you, then it's worth pointing your web browser towards three new archives of Victorian imagery released online by Michael John Goodman. The Kelmscott Chaucer is a book designed by Morris with 87 woodcut illustrations by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Johns.

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70+ Best Japanese-Style Fonts for Modern Design and Branding

Graphic Design Junction

Incorporating these fonts into your designs can: Elevate Branding : Establish cultural relevance and authenticity, especially for businesses targeting a Japanese or Asia-inspired market. Enhance Visual Appeal : Add an artistic and sophisticated touch to designs. Download 6. Download 7. Download 10. Download 28. Download 32.

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Optic: Counter-Print's new book explores the world of optical effects in graphic design

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These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over. In Counter-Print's latest book , the publisher delves headfirst into this mesmerising realm of art and design. This iconic creation exemplifies the captivating power of optical illusions.

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AIGA's 50 best covers of the year are a celebration of the physicality of books

Creative Boom

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Graphic Arts revealed the winners of its 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition, and the results are an insight into how design choices celebrate the object quality of the book. As ever, though, there's always room for improvement.

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Why 'Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage' is a must-read for photographers everywhere

Creative Boom

It's arguable that more than anyone, she transformed the discipline from being purely commercial and functional to becoming an art form in its own right. Her objective was to explore the intersection of fashion photography and the art world, a theme that had been gaining significance but was still relatively underexplored.

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