"The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
After reading this classic, I wanted to create a set of covers that were different and eye catching. I wanted the books to look colorful but crisp and modern.
I wanted to take the focus off the pearl a bit and emphasize the seaweed that shrouded it. I wanted there to be a clear progression of light to darkness on the seaweed to represent how what you first perceive as beautiful may be dark and ugly underneath.
Inspired by the story, relative art, and the 1947 Viking Press First Edition Cover, I made a couple extra covers for this book. Simple and clean, these covers are sure to stand out on the shelves.