These minimalistic Shakespeare covers are part of an ongoing research project. The company that’s producing these simplistic book covers state that the obvious reference to commercial American graphic design aims to give advertising to works that lack both the promotion and the protection of a living author.
Whether or not their hypothesis is true or not, I’ve got to say I really like these clean looking Shakespearean titles. Furthermore, these book covers have more space for graffiti if you’re the type who gets bored easily by old English (not that I’m encouraging graffitiing a classic).
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Minimalistic Book Covers
- Opportunity for innovative book publishers to create minimalistic design covers for classic and timeless literature.
- Simplistic Graphic Design
- Potential for graphic designers to explore commercial American graphic design style for various forms of media.
- Promoting Neglected Works
- Chances for marketing agencies to promote and advertise works that lack the promotion and protection of a living author.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Book Publishing
- Book publishing companies could seize the opportunity to create clean and modern book covers for a new audience.
- Graphic Design
- Graphic design agencies can leverage simplistic and minimalistic design principles for a wide range of design projects.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and advertising firms have the potential to promote neglected works and introduce them to a wider audience.
