updated cover by Coralie Bickford-Smith, original cover by Francis Cugat

The tangible beauty of a well designed book is quickly fading into the past as the ipad and kindle continue to be touted as the next wave in publishing. However, thanks to Penguin Books, a series of classics are regaining stature due to their stunning cover designs. Designer, Coralie Bickford-Smith, brings us another beautiful collection of pattern based cover art; this time for F. Scott Fitzgerald. Bold, geometric, Art Deco influenced designs printed in foil give this collection of work a fresh update. As much as I love the original art for, The Great Gatsby, the simple line work of Bickford-Smith’s broken pattern is equally mesmerizing. Who ever said not to judge a book by its cover needs to take a look at these beauties. This new collection will definitely make a statement on the shelf much more so than an ipad or kindle.