# The Look of the Book

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![The Look of the Book](https://quivercdn.com/covers/ten-speed-press/peter-mendelsund/the-look-of-the-book_978-03-9958-102-1.jpg?v=2026-06-06%2011%3A02%3A01)

- Book: [The Look of the Book](https://www.bookquiver.com/peter-mendelsund/the-look-of-the-book) ([The Look of the Book.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/peter-mendelsund/the-look-of-the-book.md))
- Authors: [Peter Mendelsund](https://www.bookquiver.com/peter-mendelsund), [David J. Alworth](https://www.bookquiver.com/david-j-alworth)
- Publisher: ten_speed_press
- ISBN: 978-03-9958-102-1
- Pages: 292
- Published: 2020-10-06
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

Why do some book covers instantly grab your attention, while others never get a second glance? Fusing word and image, as well as design thinking and literary criticism, this captivating investigation goes...