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 |
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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 |
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