This is the front cover of the book Revolutionary Summer by Joseph J. Ellis, designed by Cassandra J. Pappas. The modern, all caps type balances the very stylized script type. It almost looks hand rendered with a calligraphy pen on parchment. This book is a historical account of the years leading up to the American Revolution and according to my U.S. History professor, it was written for "the general public". I feel like it's more for the history-buff "general public." The clean, tracked out titles give the cover a sense of history and prestige. The script stands out but does not compete for attention against the rest of the cover. The type choices are very appropriate for the subject, but at the same time make the cover beautiful and interesting. I think I would like to try a similar subtle approach to a project in the future.
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