Comments on a reading and a video (Musashi)

 Bosman's insight into the impact of book cover design on sales was interesting. Switching from the trendy covers back in the day to the modern cleaner, abstract designs, the article made me realize the efforts of the book industry to come up with a strategy for the rise of the popularity of e-books and promoting reminders of the good things of physical books. The video featuring Chip Kidd's cover-making process was very helpful. His creative designs, like one of my favorite movies, Jurassic Park, left a strong impression. The emphasis on covers as a first impression and their role in setting the stage for readers was very crucial. However, the article raises questions about the future of physical books against the convenience of e-books. I think it is inevitable not to read physical books anymore. The argument is that physical books have to weigh more on their tangible feature. While e-books are convenient and practical, the feeling of filling a bookshelf with books is undeniable. The discussion on cover design resonates, as it often has a huge impact on getting my attention to read a few pages and it was an interesting point to think about making the design of book covers crucial.