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The Art of Book Cover Design

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

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John Wilson explores the art of book cover design and meets artist Suzanne Dean, who has been responsible for more Booker-winning covers than any other designer. Writers Ian McEwan, Tom McCarthy and Audrey Niffenegger discuss the art that represents their words and Telegraph books editor Gaby Wood provides a reader's perspective on what makes a book stand out in a bookshop. As more of us than ever read books on e-readers, is beautiful design the key to the survival of the physical book? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
John Wilson
Producer:
Ellie Bury
Interviewed Guest:
Suzanne Dean
Interviewed Guest:
Ian McEwan
Interviewed Guest:
Tom McCarthy
Interviewed Guest:
Audrey Niffenegger
Interviewed Guest:
Gaby Wood
Interviewed Guest:
Matt Young
Interviewed Guest:
Brett Wolstencroft

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