There are times when a book cover needs to get out there and sell. Perhaps the message has to fight for attention on a crowded display, or a reader might need to be made aware of some unsusual content.

 

Other times, however, the message can be allowed to hang back a bit, letting the reader discover the content at a more leisurely pace. Here are a few "deadpan designs" we've produced over the years that have more of an enigmatic approach. It's nice to leave a little mystery and provide some room for discovery.