The art of book cover design is delicate. There’s no exact formula. Some covers whisper subtleties; other designs scream in your face. Much like crafting the perfect typography, learning to design a great book cover takes passion, dedication and the desire to be bold. We know, we know. We should never judge a book by its cover. But looking at this set, it’s damn hard not to. Here are 19 of our recent book cover favorites that are in stores or on the way. Cover by Joan Wong. I