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Design Category
Book design, 2003
Design firm
Julie Metz Design (Cold Spring, New York)
Collection
(2004) 50 Books/50 Covers of 2003
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Joseph Romm’s book needed a cover that appealed to a general audience, including anyone interested in hydrogen as an alternate and clean form of energy— an important and topical subject. The book has some technical aspects but is easily accessible. An expert debunks myths about hydrogen. The designer wanted to say “clean energy” with this cover. The raised lamination gave the jacket tactility. How to get approval for a design without a title on the cover? Patience. Some members of the approval committee were scared. The title is big on the spine and the back, however.
This jacket has helped publicity market the book and the press. A striking, intelligent design without a title gives attention to Island Press, not just the book.
“A refreshing and spirited solution for a scientific subject. A bold design; the combination of yellow front and blue case is inviting. The spine and back cover do a disservice to the front.” Isabel Warren-Lynch
“Great cover. Did a really good job for a serious book of nonfiction. Diagrams are not bad. Well done for the budget. It’s very unusual in its marketplace.”