Under the influence of characters, setting, and plot, a number of artists have recently taken it upon themselves to recreate book covers of some of the most beloved literature, often with fantastic results. Whether it be through illustration or painting, collage or embroidery, reimagined cover art isn’t limited to the cardboard backings of books, but takes on a life of its own that ranges from extravagant and crafty, with kaleidoscopic-colored thread twirling on the page, to simple but powerful, with bold graphic designs and eerie color pallets. And while each piece is aesthetically different, these book covers have one thing in common — they all pay homage to the authors and works we hold so dear. See 20 of our favorite works inspired by the likes of J.D Salinger, The Brothers Grimm and Roald Dahl after the jump.
Anne Benjamin, Pride And Prejudice
Jillian Tamaki, The Secret Garden
Heidi Burton, Magic Tales
Nan Lawson, Franny & Zooey
Ben Jones, Macbeth
Claudia Varosio, The Catcher In The Rye
Jillian Tamaki, Emma
Patrick Moberg, A Little Princess
Jillian Tamaki, Black Beauty
Ryan Hartley, Moby Dick
Emmanuel Polanco, The Raven
Claudia Varosio, The Great Gatsby
Rachel Nicole Saffold, The Golden Compass
Emmanuel Polanco, Lolita [via]
Image Credit: Andrew J. Brozyna, The Hobbit [via]
Image Credit: Ryan Hartley, Dubliners
Emmanuel Polanco, The Complete Brothers’ Grimm Fairy Tales
Rachel Nicole Saffold, The Witches
