# Handpainted Book Jackets The Rebekah Miles Novel Covers Display Unique Designs and Strokes By Jordy E | Published 2014-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebekah-miles References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/08/22/rebekah-miles/) & [rebekahmiles](http://www.rebekahmiles.com) These book jackets designed by artist Rebekah Miles offer up an unusual take on the protection of novels. The Los Angeles-based creative has, in addition to these covers, an impressive collection of [handmade quirky ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1). Central to Miles' assortment of covers is her fascination with cultural issues, photographers and of course, authors. Directly referenced by way of her paint strokes is the work of Rodarte, David Hockney, Matisse and Velasquez. While fans of Miles may not necessarily use these book jackets for hardbacks directly associated with the persons and subjects that she features in her pieces, they will nonetheless add funky elements to almost any [literary collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote), especially those dealing with topics of an aesthetic nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handpainted Book Jackets:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and customized book covers through handpainting. - **Unique Designs and Strokes:** Innovative designs that differentiate book covers through distinctive strokes and artistic techniques. - **Quirky Ceramics:** Combining the art of ceramics with book covers to create unique and unconventional designs. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Integrating handpainted book jackets into the publishing industry to offer personalized and visually striking covers. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of art, design, and literature through the creation of handpainted book covers. - **Collectibles:** Creating a niche market for collectible book covers that are valued not only for their content but also for their artistic value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Artist-Designed Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallpaper-collection1.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Pottery-Inspired Artful Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md)