Fonts for covers

We've all heard the saying that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but in reality not only do designers do it in reference to the design used, but other people with no relation to this world do too. The design and, above all, the font used for a book cover is one of the key elements.

We have already said in different publications that there is a wide variety of fonts that can be used on creatives. Depending on the choice made, the meaning of this work can radically change.. A good choice of a font for covers can give you a preview of what you will find inside your pages.

Fonts for covers are the first contact we have with the public, so their importance is very great. The cover of a book has its own voice and, as we have said before, brings its content closer to the public.. If this typeface does not attract users, there will be a connection difficulty, therefore, we will not be able to build our audience.

How do I choose typography for a book cover?

Working on a book cover design is totally different from working with text blocks.. They are two completely different designs, since each one has a different purpose.

When dealing with the design of text blocks, such as the interior of a book, important aspects such as legibility and consistency must be taken into account. Secondly, when we deal with the design of the cover we have to be much more visual.

On many occasions, we have been tempted to use a font that we really like or that has simply worked well for us in other projects. These ideas, you have to put them aside and focus on what we want to convey to the public we are going to address and what are the communicative qualities of the fonts with whom we are going to work.

Depending on the genre of the book that we are going to design, we will have to look for a typography that evokes related sensations. with that genre. That is to say, if you are working with a book that talks about fantasy worlds, you will generally use an old and ornate typeface. The key for the design to work correctly is in the style of the characters.

Key factors for a good typographic choice

Now that you know the importance of typography for your cover design, it is essential that you Keep these two key factors in mind for a good choice.

The first that you must take into account is the content of the book, that is, what the story that is narrated between its pages is about. When you have located the general concept, you should think about how to express it in a visual way on the cover.

If you're not sure where to start, we advise you to make a list of keywords describe the interior of the book.

when you definitely have the conceptualized idea, it is time to think about how to translate it. As we have recommended on many occasions, it is important to make a reference folder for both designs and fonts. With this you will be able to find what you are looking for in a faster way and therefore discard what does not work for you.

The second key factor is keep in mind who your target audience is. That the design is correct for you, does not mean that it is for the rest, since each one of us interprets things in a different way from the rest. In other words, a young audience is not going to interpret the same as an older one.

Es essential to describe the book through visual elements, in a way that connects with your target audience. You have to ask yourself what it is that attracts them, how you want to capture their attention and what message you want to convey to them.

Fonts for book covers

We are going to name some essential fonts for classic, fantasy, romantic, children's, horror, etc. Fonts that serve as a reference for any cover design you face.

Gill Sans

A timeless typography, which always a safe bet for book cover design. A widely used sans serif typeface, designed by typographer Eric Gill.

wile

Source of modern serif, with a large number of unique ligatures. Thanks to its potential, you will improve the design of your book cover with this typeface.

Pirate

If you are facing a book with a fantasy theme, this typeface is the one for its cover. A retro style font, with ornate and striking shapes, giving a feeling that something magical is going to happen.

romance

Perfect for projects related to editorial design. Elegant and feminine serif typeface. Add a unique style to your creativities with this very personal font.

Neverland

With a vintage style, we bring you this new example of typography for classic books or fantasy. It works correctly in books with a history theme, of legends.

hey june

Rounded and a chubby style, comes to this listing Hey June. This font will add joy to your covers as well as attract the attention of the little ones.

Creamy

Fun for the little ones in the house, perfect for children's books. Gesture-style typeface with a rounded path.

BoldenVan

Rounded corners and thick layout, this font adds fun and style to your designs, especially suitable for the little ones.

The Crow

With a very characteristic style, this font will serve you well for horror book cover designs. It features vintage style with custom serif.

Chamonix

Timeless sans serif typeface with a vintage style, suitable for creating book covers. Playing with this typeface and a handwritten one, you will achieve a winning combination that will give your project a lot of personality.

shigatsu

Elegant cursive font with serif, ideal for short texts on book covers. Each of its characters has a trace evolution as you can see, giving a feeling of handwriting.

ornacles

Finally, we bring you this example of futuristic typography for those books that deal with this genre. A source that contains in each of its characters a unique and very personal style.

There is much to explore and learn in the world of book cover design. There are numerous resources with which to get down to work and create covers never seen before.

Remember, before designing, keep in mind the key concept of the book's content and the audience you want to address. Find out about everything that has to do with typography in order to achieve a better job as a designer.