THE STRANGER
Why redesign a classic book cover?
With a new audience comes new tastes. The Stranger was originally published in 1941, which means the novel is now over 80 years old.
So, how the heck are the kids going to be attracted this old piece of work?
With a brand new look.
If you don’t know squat about The Stranger, it's a novel about a detached man named Meursault, who commits murder and then faces trial, grappling with existential absurdity and the meaninglessness of life.
Playing with themes of pointlessness and indifference, this monotoned-book cover is a visual metaphor for an existential, bleak, black-and-white perspective on life.
Raw, grunge, and fresh. This novel is sure to entice new eyes.
Project Goal
How can I redesign a literary classic book cover that appeals to a new audience?
Project Outcome
A contemporary cover for The Stranger that draws inspiration from the essence of the original but provides a fresh new look.
Redesign
Original Cover
