The Art of Book Cover Design
John Wilson explores the art of book cover design with Suzanne Dean whose work has graced the jackets of Booker winners including Richard Flanagan, Julian Barnes and Ian McEwan.
John Wilson explores the art of book cover design and meets artist Suzanne Dean, who has been responsible for more Booker-winning covers than any other designer. Writers Ian McEwan, Tom McCarthy and Audrey Niffenegger discuss the art that represents their words and Telegraph books editor Gaby Wood provides a reader's perspective on what makes a book stand out in a bookshop. As more of us than ever read books on e-readers, is beautiful design the key to the survival of the physical book?
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The Sense of an Ending – Julian Barnes
Love and Lies – Clancy Martin
Sacred Hunger – Barry Unsworth
C – Tom McCarthy
Satin Island – Tom McCarthy
The Time Traveler’s Wife – Audrey Niffenegger
Her Fearful Symmetry – Audrey Niffenegger
The Children Act – Ian McEwan
Atonement – Ian McEwan
NW – Zadie Smith
J – Howard Jacobson
Wolf Hall – Hilary Mantel
The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher – Hilary Mantel
The Guest Cat - Takashi Hiraide
The Book of Numbers – Joshua Cohen
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Wilson |
| Producer | Ellie Bury |
| Interviewed Guest | Suzanne Dean |
| Interviewed Guest | Ian McEwan |
| Interviewed Guest | Tom McCarthy |
| Interviewed Guest | Audrey Niffenegger |
| Interviewed Guest | Gaby Wood |
| Interviewed Guest | Matt Young |
| Interviewed Guest | Brett Wolstencroft |
Broadcast
- Boxing Day 201419:15BBC Radio 4
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