Literary and international fiction often boasts inspired and original cover designs.
Stories which do not readily sit in established genres are a great opportunity for designers to try new ideas; a novel based on an unusual narrative style or unconventional characters might demand a more radical cover design.
In the case of international or translated fiction, if an author does not have immediate name recognition in another country then the cover must do even more to stand out in a bookshop.
Striking colour partnerships, abstract concepts, surprising use of shapes, and dreamlike imagery have all been used to brilliant effect in literary fiction. We’ve explored some of those ideas in this gallery, along with a few other intriguing concepts…

We hope you find something there to inspire you!

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