The City Had No Gates – Complete Book Cover Design

A compelling book cover should give readers a glimpse into the world waiting inside its pages.

For this project, the creative direction centered on a fictional story about a mysterious city where every answer comes at the cost of a memory. The goal was to translate this imaginative concept into a visually captivating book cover that reflects the atmosphere and emotion of the story.

I focused on creating a cohesive full-wrap cover, bringing together the front cover illustration, spine, and back cover design. The architectural artwork, soft blue tones, elegant typography, and carefully arranged text help establish the book’s mysterious yet enchanting personality.

Special attention was given to the visual hierarchy, title placement, readability, and consistency across the entire cover. The back cover was designed to accommodate the book description while maintaining the same visual identity as the front.

The result is a polished book cover presentation that combines storytelling, illustration, typography, and publishing design.
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