Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual interpretation of the most wellloved, widely read, and avidly collected literature from renowned authors. Classic nintendo games reimagined as trashy book covers dec. I absolutely love how these characters are depicted in these designs. Urban fantasy, as defined, is a subgenre of fantasy where the story takes place in an urban setting. Thats why pulp covers are such a blast, and have become so beloved, clever. Heres how designers reimagined the cover art for 50 classic. Random house and tbwa\chiat\day\new york to present a reimagined collection of classic young adult books. Heres some of the best urban fantasy books to read, both classics and new releases. Read classics reimagined books such as classics reimagined, frankenstein, classics reimagined, grimms fairy tales, classics reimagined, edgar allan poe, classics reimagined alices adventures in wonderland, classics reimagined, alices adventures in wonderland, classics reimagined, the wonderful wizard of oz, classics reimagined, pride and prejudice and other classics reimagined books at. Robert sikoryak has taken from the us president and reimagined them on classic comic book covers, turning wonder woman into nasty woman, and trump into uncle scrooge, godzilla, magneto and more. These fake book covers based on popular songs are amazing.
All books include unique handmade artworks by their respective artists, and are. This morning, open culture pointed me to the work of screenwriter and graphic artist todd alcott, whowhen hes not writing moviestranslates his favorite songs into vintage book covers, mostly of the pulp fiction and midcentury modern variety, but with some other genres nature guides, selfhelp books, etc. Heres how 1984 covers, the classic by george orwell. A list of the best parallel novels, or reimagined classics, that are written within, about, or derived from the. Youre not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes the book or exploitation movie trailer, or hair metal album cover comes out the winner a good, lurid book cover sometimes makes promises the prose itself cant keep.
Under the influence of characters, setting, and plot, a number of artists have recently taken it upon themselves to recreate book covers of some of the most. For those who cant get enough balloon art previously, here are some classic comic book covers reimagined with balloon art by phileas flash. Classic books get an artistic makeover creative bloq. Classic nintendo games reimagined as trashy book covers. Here are some of the cool covers being reimagined for 50 great works of fiction as part of the recovering the classics project. Whites books released an impeccably designed set of classic novels in. Classic novels have timeless appeal, but sometimes publishers want to update their book covers to appeal to contemporary audiences. The song of achilles by madeline miller, pride by ibi zoboi, after alice by gregory maguire, through the woods by e. Classics reimagined, pride and prejudice by jane austen. This book cover was reimagined by designer ionnis fetanis as part of the creative action networks recovering the classics project, and it certainly doesnt take sherlock holmes to appreciate its simple but fitting for the protagonists matteroffact personality. The classics reimagined series is a library of stunning collectors editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world.
Horror movies reimagined as goosebumps book covers. Classic comic book covers as balloon art boing boing. It noted that its stores in february would highlight a wide selection of books. Classic smiths songs reimagined as penguin book covers. Classic songs reimagined as vintage book covers during. Whether it be through illustration or painting, collage or embroidery, reimagined cover art isnt limited to the cardboard backings of books, but. What if they were trashy serials from the 1960s or. Horror movies reimagined as goosebumps book covers what if the shining, the evil dead, and videodrome had started life as books in r. Fitzgerald and other classics reimagined by coralie. An overview of the delightful reimagined classics series by rockport, including their latest 2018 release. Whether its digital bookcovers we can pin, share, or like that promote a new book or a classic, bookcovers are often as iconic as the novels. Classic songs by bob dylan reimagined as pulp fiction.
Albums reimagined as book covers in pictures music. Reimagined classics book cover competition kent district. Iconic david bowie songs reimagined as book covers share todd alcott, an american screenwriter, playwright, actor, and director has accidentally managed to. The art here represents super mario, the legend of zelda, bioshock, and metroid. This awesome gallery shows what could have been if our favorite rock musicians picked up pens instead of guitars. May 17, 2019 reimagined book covers, unusual book art, alternative cover art. A set of five 4x6 postcards featuring rebekka dunlaps cover artwork for the blazing world. Clothbound penguin classics for children whites books david pearson.
The online pen company reimagined popular songs as books. Classics reimagined books classics reimagined book. Philly book publisher reimagines classic novels with. Read classics reimagined books such as classics reimagined, frankenstein, classics reimagined, grimms fairy tales, classics reimagined, edgar allan poe, classics reimagined alices adventures in wonderland, classics reimagined, alices adventures in wonderland, classics reimagined, the wonderful wizard of oz, classics reimagined, pride and prejudice and other classics reimagined books.
David bowie songs reimagined as pulp fiction book covers. Kent district library is calling on artists of all different mediums to enter this competition to recreate a classic book cover. Classic works of literary fiction have existed as pulps from the very beginning of pulpthe new paperback publishers of the 1940s and 50s printed them right along with classic crime and some genuinely lowbrow and sometimes quite lurid new novels, often commissioning the very same artists to design their covers. Classic novels tend to have equally classic cover art. The bookselling chain announced this month that they were going to release classic books with new covers that reimagined protagonists as characters of color. Burning down the house, once in a lifetime, and more. The classic fairy tales of the brothers grimm are now reimagined through the deft illustrations of internationally recognized artist yann legendre in classics reimagined, grimms fairy tales. Barnes and noble pulls diverse book covers after backlash.
Author adriana herrera called the books the classics in blackface. Frankenstein, or the modern prometheus by mary shelley, illus. All songs considered music, art and kittens collide in a work of hysterical genius. The best parallel novels or reimagined classics 114 books. Classic books, reimagined through illustration project we love philadelphia, pa comics. Classic songs reimagined as badss stephen king style book. If it were stine pictures the book covers that would result, complete with the expository titles and the terrible tagline puns. The covers are not a substitute for black voices or writers of color, whose work and voices deserve to be heard, the bookseller wrote, saying it created the project to help drive engagement with these classic titles, as well as to help raise awareness and discussion during black history month.
Scott fitzgerald books and clothbound classics designed by coralie bickfordsmith. Is there anything more nostalgic than the creepy as shit book covers from horror novels. Barnes and noble has pulled a set of reimagined classic book covers featuring diverse protagonists after the project prompted an online backlash, with critics calling it a superficial stunt. A behindthescenes look at how classic titles such as lolita, a. Classic songs by bob dylan reimagined as pulp fiction book covers. Covers of classic novels like frankenstein reimagined. Share via email im a big fan of the pun and the double entendre and, in a way, what i do is a visual take. Rediscover your favorite literary classics with new cover designs that aim to keep our creative heritage fresh and vibrant.
All your favorite songs reimagined as vintage book covers. At classic accessories, we make patio furniture covers, boat covers, rv covers, golf cart enclosures and other items to keep your outdoor furniture and vehicles in great shape, all year long. Fitzgerald and other classics reimagined by coralie bickfordsmith. Kdl uncorked is happy to present our first reimagined classics book cover art competition. Jan 17, 2019 classic smiths songs reimagined as penguin book covers. Classic songs reimagined as vintage pulp book covers youre not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes the book or exploitation movie trailer, or hair metal album cover. Classic albums reimagined as book covers music news. Classics reimagined, grimms fairy tales book depository. Covers are a book s biggest, easiest selling feature. We know a cover is not just about protecting your stuff. Well, brazillian artist, butcher billy, decided to combine those two and create some badass cover art for classic songs like total eclipse of the heart, love hurts, and even some newer songs like bad romance. For books that are older, its fascinating to see how covers have been reimagined over the course of time.
Rockports reimagined classics series beautiful books. Nintendo games reimagined as pulp fiction book covers. Quirk books reimagined some classic book covers, swapping in grittys likeness in place of tina fey, jay gatsby, circe, and others. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Book cover design, book design, penguin clothbound classics, michael. Classic books, reimagined through illustration by beehive. Beehive books is raising funds for classic books, reimagined through illustration on kickstarter. Youre not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but sometimes the book or exploitation movie trailer, or hair metal album cover comes out the winner a good, lurid book cover sometimes. French artist yann legendre takes readers on a beautiful journey through the classic stories of the brothers grimm with his superbly illustrated insight.
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