Foster Cover book cover design

Before: I never thought I’d see a book cover with the title too big but this is just plain cramped. Compressing the title and adding such an overpowering shiny effect hurts legibility. Overall, it feels like an ad for very cheap jewelry.

After: The author compares success to a travel adventure and desired an old map so my real task was execution of the concept. The warm monotone color scheme, borders and frame corners create the right flavor. Brighter color in the center draws your eye to the title. Centering all the text gives a traditional, reliable feel. We embossed the title and printed a percentage of metallic gold overall to enrich the perception of quality, or excellence.