B-Sides: Book Cover Design Concepts

A few times a year, I get to pitch book cover designs—one of my favorite creative outlets. Unlike my usual work, these projects let me break free from strict brand guidelines and experiment with different styles. I typically submit at least a dozen designs per cover. A few make the cut; most don’t. But I’m proud of the work regardless.

Over the past five years, I’ve churned out hundreds of covers. Here are 20 that I still like.

 
Brandon Rush

Brandon Rush is a mission-driven Art Director/Designer with 25 years of experience, mainly in higher education and nonprofits, passionate about making a positive impact through visual storytelling.

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