Cover and typography design for "The Craft of Poetry" book

The Craft of Poetry

Medium: Linocut
Client: Yale University Press

Book cover illustration and lettering for The Craft of Poetry by Lucy Newlyn, for Yale University Press.

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Butterflies and birds, field mice and bees – the artwork of English illustrator Becca Thorne hums with the authentic rhythm of nature. Cutting lino blocks and printing with colorful inks onto handmade paper, Becca’s deep connection with her subject comes through in every hand-crafted image she creates.
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