This week's question:
Who are some of your favorite book designers and why?
The first three designers that came to mind were Chip Kidd, David Pearson (my favorite), and Isaac Tobin, but that's probably only because I've really started paying attention to the actual designer in the last few months, so I'll undoubtedly be add to this list at some point in the near future.
All three designers are able to give their books a unique and contemporary feel that sets them apart not only from other books in the same genre, but ALL other books. Their use of typography, colors, shapes, active/negative space, clever themes, etc. all contribute to their excellence.
Check out Tobin's work at http://bookcoverarchive.com/Isaac_Tobin
Check out Pearson's work at http://bookcoverarchive.com/David_Pearson
Check out Chip Kidd at http://bookcoverarchive.com/Chip_Kidd
