This design has a much harsher tone. With typography taking up the whole page there is a continuous busy state around the page, this to some extent as a visual could appear overwhelming. The disjointed letters and fragmentation created also creates a psychotic aesthetic which fits into one of the novels themes of it being a psychological thriller. With the design being in black and white with only cracks of red creeping through it is defiantly noticed as a unfriendly narrative.
With the book and glasses suggesting reading into something, this design straight away is recognised as being a novel about an investigation. The simplicity of the design doesn’t give away any information however into what is being investigated, giving it a bigger sense of mystery. The layout allows the title to stand out and with the details being concentrated at the bottom of the page, it gives the design as sense of weight too. This also prevents it from being too busy and gives it an overall clean aesthetic. The colours used are very cold and with the word ‘cold’ being a part of the title this is emphasised and fits into the unwelcoming storyline.
The four blood splats used in this design references the four murders that take place in the novel. Although this book may be known to a wide audience it might also be new to others and therefore this designs works well in its concept being understood by some readers whist being only noticed as showing a book involving a bloody story to others. Although this design uses the letters to tell part of the story and the red splats appear bold and would be easily identified, personally as a visual it appears too bare and doesn’t stand out as eye catching as the other designs.
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