Leonardo da Vinci cover
Leonardo da Vinci cover
Leonardo da Vinci cover

Leonardo da Vinci cover

Michael J. Walsh Jr., 2000

Description

The design solution for Leonardo da Vinci was straightforward, except for the question of whether or not to put type on the front. Some people felt that the image was more striking and mysterious without type; others felt that it was necessary to have the title on the front because the image, while highly provocative, would not readily say “Leonardo.” I decided to add the title discreetly at the bottom. I like the way the type colors work with the image.

Collections: 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2000
Repository: Denver Art Museum
Discipline: Book design
Format: Book cover

Credits

Art director
Michael J. Walsh Jr.
Designers
Judith Michael, Ergonarte
Production coordinator
Keri Smith
Trim size
11 x 13 inches
Pages
384
Quantity printed
10,000
Compositor
Tina Thompson
Typeface
Simoncini Garamond
Jacket printer
Motta
Author
Pietro Marani
Publishers
Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Federico Motta Editore S.p.A
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