The Look of the Book J. M. Barrie "Though she be but little

"Though she be but little

we think we may be able to help

That you have but slumbered here

This first edition cover of Woolf's 1925 novel Mrs Dalloway features artwork by her sister

The Look of the Book J. M. Barrie "Though she be but littleDespite canonical warnings not to judge a book by its cover, nevertheless there are some books which grab our attention and whose covers become instant classics. The Look of the Book is a stylish examination of the art of the book cover through notable examples and the stories behind them. This fascinating inside look at the intersection of culture and commerce challenges our notions of what a book cover can and should be, giving the reader a new