Off Beat Travels South-East Asia – Paul Kilfoil

Off Beat Travels South-East Asia – Paul Kilfoil

See this cover on Good Reads Ah yes, nothing says “Off Beat Travels in South-East Asia” like a washed-out family vacation photo from your uncle’s Canon PowerShot circa 1999. This cover boldly goes where every travel guide should never go: straight into the...
Humorous Stories – Scott W. Clark

Humorous Stories – Scott W. Clark

See this cover on Smash Words Welcome to the barnyard of bafflement, where color theory, photo editing, and basic design principles come to die. Let’s talk about Humorous Stories by Scott W. Clark — a book cover so devoid of intentional design it feels like a rogue...
Hangry as Hell – Ward Parker

Hangry as Hell – Ward Parker

See this cover on Good Reads If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix clip-art horror with Florida tourism pamphlets, look no further than Hangry as Hell — a novella that appears to be literally hemorrhaging design choices. Let’s start at the top. The title...
The Adventures of Steve Beat the Rapper – Steve Beat

The Adventures of Steve Beat the Rapper – Steve Beat

See this cover on Smash Words You might think nothing could prepare you for the sheer visual chaos of this cover—but nothing could prepare you. Not even Steve Beat himself, soaring through a digital hellscape of design decisions that feel like a group project gone...
Airplanes, Atlanta & an Assassin – Mary Seifert

Airplanes, Atlanta & an Assassin – Mary Seifert

See this cover on Good Reads Ah yes, another thrilling entry in the Katie & Maverick Cozy Mysteries, where the mystery isn’t so much whodunnit as it is “who approved this cover?” Let’s start with what hits you immediately: the “design” is essentially a...