EXAMPLES FROM THREE ERAS.

Vintage The beauty of these decorative book covers stands the test of time. Examples from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Graphic animation Henning M. Lederer has brought motion to some 1950s, 60s, and 70s graphic covers.

There’s a lot more. 55 examples are shown in this video: https://vimeo.com/141891887
And 36 more here: https://vimeo.com/228577316

Modern Examples from 2016 and 2017. Below, design by Oliver Munday.

Design by Jaya Miceli. Art by Valerie Hegarty.

Design by Will Staehle.

Design by Mark Swan.