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The mysterious silhouettes always strike some sort of curiosity among readers. That feeling of ubiquity and the unknown tends to be a driving force for readers to start and keep on reading.<\/p>\n
For some books, it\u2019s a matter of who is in the silhouette or who\u2019s that shadowy figure. In others, it\u2019s a commentary on a connection, maybe between the main character and someone else.<\/p>\n
Maybe it\u2019s a young woman and a guy; the first instinct of a reader would be that\u2019s it\u2019s a romantic interest. But, it remains a mystery because the story can go either way from there, and that\u2019s the mystery that catches the reader\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n
One might say that the silhouette is overused at this point. However, you can still make an impact using a unique approach, intelligent lettering, and good old-fashioned creativity.<\/p>\n
<\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple Illustration and Typography Covers<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
At times, a mix of styles is exactly what a book cover needs. Using simple typography to complement relevant illustrations can go a long way.<\/p>\n
A balance between the right set of elements and the typography tends to highlight the illustration that showcases part of the book\u2019s theme.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a good chance that one of your favorite books uses this style of a book cover. In fact, a lot of New York Times bestsellers have used this style.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s one of the best ways to create stunning art to capture a reader\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\n
<\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand-Written Title Covers<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
The thing about hand-written book covers is that they create trust. It creates a sense of sincerity and radiates warmth.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a great way of communicating the author\u2019s personality. For example, for some books, it actually explains the tone and setting of the book.<\/p>\n
If the handwriting is cartoonish, we can expect a flimsy story with feel-good moments. With italic handwriting, it may be an artsy book.<\/p>\n
In any case, the handwriting speaks of the quirkiness, originality, or creativeness of the book.<\/p>\n
<\/span>7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fantasy Covers<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Fantasy books have always been in demand, and a lot of people like the book covers that accompany them.<\/p>\n
Typically, you always have two extremes in fantasy book covers. You can either go for realistic fantasy covers or abstract covers.<\/p>\n
Realistic fantasy book covers are good at setting up a mood because they picture exactly what\u2019s being described in the book.<\/p>\n
Abstract covers tend to create an idea in the minds of the readers. Using that idea and the book itself, readers can build up their own versions of the story world.<\/p>\n
<\/span>8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contrast-Heavy Covers<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Contrast is another great tone-setter. It has the power of setting the mood because if it\u2019s dark, you can tell that it\u2019s going to be a gritty story.<\/p>\n
Dull colors usually mean that it\u2019s going to be a dramatic story. Bright colors suggest that it\u2019s a happy and jolly story.<\/p>\n
Whatever contrast you choose, it would reflect the tone you want to set for your book.<\/p>\n
<\/span>9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Whimsical Covers<\/span><\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
Whimsical book covers are extremely fun and creative, but they only go with specific genres of books.<\/p>\n
For example, whimsical book covers work great for children\u2019s books. They\u2019re especially useful because it allows children to create an idea of the characters and environment they will be reading about.<\/p>\n
Other examples may be an art-based book that uses whimsical covers.<\/p>\n
These fun posters provide a behind-the-scenes look into the writing and illustration process of the author.<\/p>\n