New Lights from Old Truths
Bringing the past to life in an engaging book cover
Client
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
What we delivered
Book cover design
What Sister Maureen needed
Sister Maureen Abbott spent years researching and writing the latest volume of her congregation’s history. Though the book’s content was historical, she wanted a book cover that felt inviting instead of stale. There was also a challenge present in the necessarily long book title that had several subtitles and many words.
Our solutions
As designer for the Sisters of Providence at the time, Christina brought her own love of reading to the project. She selected particular historical photos with personality, and combined them with fresh and vivid design elements. The result is a modern book cover that displays the copious text in a readable, understandable way. It appeals to the hardcore history lovers as well as the casual non-fiction readers intrigued by the stories within.
