I scanned this image from the News-Gazette. It is a book cover for a new historical novel. I thought it looked old-fashioned but not quite right, and decided it was because the sans-serif font was more contemporary than the image. I asked my daughter what she thought of the book cover font and she said it didn't look like it went with the old-fashioned image either. What do you think? Does it work for you?
Friday, September 24, 2010
I scanned this image from the News-Gazette. It is a book cover for a new historical novel. I thought it looked old-fashioned but not quite right, and decided it was because the sans-serif font was more contemporary than the image. I asked my daughter what she thought of the book cover font and she said it didn't look like it went with the old-fashioned image either. What do you think? Does it work for you?
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nope, I think you're right. The sans serif face isn't working for the old-fashioned feel. Even if they were to use a sans serif, it would need to be one that looked more hand-drawn or even carved, like a wood type style. Nice catch!
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