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Here youll see some outstanding photoshop work but are they good book cover designs. Its this attention to detail that makes the composition easier to navigate. Graphic design rules princeton architectural press. This is a critique and a tutorial to teach and illustrate good cover design rules dtg magazine design department dtg magazine, the original design zine since 1990. Its either a guide to prevent rookie mistakes or a list of challenges to take head on. Now, some of you might be a little worried about the costs.
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