# Simplistic Classic Book Titles The Minimalistic Shakespeare Covers are Plain and Clean By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-09 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shakespeare-covers References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2010/03/08/reinventing-shakespere/) & [e-c-o-l-e](http://www.e-c-o-l-e.com/works/shakespeare-covers/) These [minimalistic Shakespeare covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-simplest-journalling-guide) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parks-2). 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). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Minimalist Supply Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimal-home.md) - [Minimalist Design-Conscious Boot Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-hogwarts-set.md) - [Bookshelf Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookshelf-board-game.md) - [Literature-Inspired Pen Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-cristal-pen.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Minimalist Tech Writings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-book.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Hyper-Targeted Book Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book-of-money.md)