Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover…

...or so they say!

Undeniably, book cover is what attracts potential reader to pick up a book from the rest of the stack. Well-designed books enhance the value and enrich the experience of reading. For me, there’s nothing more beautiful then holding a beautifully designed book in hand while sipping a latte. One of my favorite publishers is Penguin, which I believe successfully bring the concept of ‘well-designed cover’ to the whole new level. See here for yourself if you don’t quite believe me.



To take this subject even further, Abebooks also published a blog about “30 Novels Worth Buying For the Cover Alone” which includes some of my favorite designs. I guess what I’m trying to say is who doesn’t want these kinds of books in her or his library:or this:

Even their classic edition is simply gorgeous, don't you think?

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"President" Ilham Anas

A photographer from Bandung made a splash in the internet because his resemblance to current USA President, Barack Obama. President Obama’s almost iconic status inevitably delivers a spawn of imitators including Mr. Ilham Anas. So far, Mr. Anas has been invited to Indonesia’s popular talk show, Bukan Empat Mata as well as becoming a star in in a Filipino medicine ad (supposedly “Mr.Obama” having a dinner with “Mrs. Gloria”). I won’t be surprised to hear if Mr.Anas will move to States someday soon and make a career out of it. Gather ye’rosebuds while ye’may...

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