Mathematics and Logic, 1971

June 25, 2009 | Filed Under Non-Fiction | No Comments

In a similar vein as the Spell of Mathematics in some ways, this is a very different cover. Due largely to the depth and texture of the main image—a painting by Barry Evans.

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Painting by Barry Evans, seventies abstract, 70s graphic painting, math.

Painting by Barry Evans.

The Spell of Mathematics, 1972

June 22, 2009 | Filed Under Non-Fiction | No Comments

Wonder if the vaguely occult-like symbol was meant to reflect the “spell.” Designed by Mike Pope.

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The Night of Wenceslas, 1964

June 15, 2009 | Filed Under Fiction | 3 Comments

Funny how simple overprinting with (a somewhat cheery) green can become creeeeepy…

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Cover photos by Jean-Luc Blanc.

Witchcraft and Sorcery, 1970

June 12, 2009 | Filed Under Non-Fiction | No Comments

What this design is saying about the occult, I don’t know. But it’s so cool that I don’t care. Designed by Peter Stone.

Witchcraft and Sorcery

Threepenny Opera, 1964

June 9, 2009 | Filed Under Fiction | 1 Comment

Yeah, I love the abstract graphics and all, but there’s something to be said for a nice image and some nice type. And putting it a nice little angle doesn’t hurt.

Cover photo by Neil Fujita.

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Intro to Religion, 1978

June 4, 2009 | Filed Under Non-Fiction | 1 Comment

Designed by Jim Mennick.

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Wolfs love collage

June 2, 2009 | Filed Under Fiction | No Comments

Another great collaged cover from another author named Wolf! Here’s the other. This jacket (it’s a hardcover) was designed by Graham Bishop. (late 60s-ish)

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More Non-Fiction Circles

June 1, 2009 | Filed Under Non-Fiction | No Comments

But this time, it’s just the logo. At least I think that’s the logo for the series. Like a complicated version of the post below this one.

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