designers

The history and future of book covers: the influence of cover design within the publishing industry.

Most of us have wandered into a bookstore, become captivated by colours, textures and imagery and picked up a book based solely on the cover, without giving too much thought to the story inside. As keen readers, we’re used to analysing an author’s style, influences and intent, but how many of us have spent anything like the same amount of time pondering the genesis of the cover that’s been chosen to represent the book?

By   Catherine Guden

But is it a Keeper?

Digital hasn't replaced print, just as print didn’t replace handwriting. And it shouldn’t ever be seen as some hand-to-hand combat or fight to the death anyway, but rather for what it is. A catalyst for new developments and manifestations of the creative imagination that we squeeze into that simple little word, ‘books’.

By   Zoila Marenco

Unsung Heroes of Publishing List 2016

In anticipation of this year’s Bookseller 100 Most Influential People List, we at whitefox have decided to introduce a new list; an alternative selection built largely on nominations made by last year’s selection of MDs, directors and CEOs.

By   Jantien Abma