You should take a look at the Penguin Design Award Shortlist (via Kottke via Book Design Review), the results are quite inspiring. I really find this year’s winning covers much more interesting than last year’s.
1st Place, Jenna Jones – Norwich School of Art and Design
2nd Place, Jez Burrows – University of Brighton
3rd Place, Matthew Chilton – University of Gloucestershire
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Mirko Humbert
Mirko Humbert is the editor-in-chief and main author of Designer Daily and Typography Daily. He is also a graphic designer and the founder of WP Expert.