As a designer, one thing I enjoy doing is perusing my local bookstore, taking note of new trends and simply enjoying the wide range of creativity displayed in cover design. There is much to be appreciated! This week I thought I’d take a few minutes to mention 5 covers I recently noticed and quickly explain just why they caught my eye. I should add that I have no idea who designed these covers (kudos to you if it’s you)! Without further ado…and in random order…here goes: The Wild Things Another wonderfully creative cover. What could support a title like “The Wild Things” better than scrawled lettering and a background full of, well, “wild things”? The black silhouette hints at the character whose story will be told. Fun! A Million Miles in a Thousand Years I love the clever use of imagery on this one. The close-up of a bicycle wheel hub not only supports the title well; the sharp lines and angles provide great visual interest. The vibrant gold background is the contrasts perfectly. The Amish Gathering I love the marriage of elegance and simplicity on this cover. The ornate title set against the background of an Amish farm makes for a beautifully striking contrast. The colors are soft, warm and lovely. Beautiful cover. Collections of Nothing Sometimes simplicity itself is striking. This cover is an example of that — it quickly caught my eye. I love the way the “nothingness” of the rectangles has a “somethingness” to it. I have no idea what this book is about, but my curiosity is piqued. Forgotten God This cover is blazing with creativity, and I love it. It’s a book about the Holy Spirit, aimed at the next generation, and the cover hits the nail right on the head. I love the dove that appears to be made out of pages from the book of Acts. I love the orange and yellow circle behind the dove that hints at fire. I love the way the relative starkness of the rest of the cover sets off the imagery even more. Great cover.