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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn this article, you will learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, understanding how fonts can work in your favor is easier than you think. We explored the impact typography has on human emotion, cognitive recognition, and ultimate action \u2013 plus, some book cover designs<\/a> that excelled in the font department and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three different prongs of typography<\/a> that can trigger emotional and cognitive responses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All of these elements work together to help the designer create the response that they desire from the audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, serif fonts (those with the little embellishments at the ends of letters) are seen as comforting and traditional<\/strong>, while sans serif is more minimal and objective<\/strong>. Scripts are more elegant and creative<\/strong>, while modern fonts are strong or chic<\/strong>. Monospaced<\/a> fonts are, as the name suggests, quite boring<\/strong> \u2013 like the font of a vintage typewriter, there\u2019s not much personality behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Choosing the right font \u2013 whether you create a custom one or pick from one of the many out there already \u2013 can have direct implications for any design. You want your consumers to associate specific connections with your brand or book, and your font CAN make that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To start, try defining your ideal final font with an adjective that represents the work as a whole<\/strong>, such as playful<\/em> or mysterious<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The more specific types of fonts are used within an industry, the more people will associate those fonts with related actions or emotions. The Next Web<\/a> breaks this concept down quite well. They looked at Bank of America\u2019s website, which is written in a simple font associated with the journalism industry and therefore, appears very trustworthy \u2013 after all, most people associate credible news sources with trustworthiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But when they tampered with the font, changing it to a bold and compact font instead, that dependability disappears. Its overabundance suddenly seems cluttered, perhaps frantic, and unorganized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This idea showcases how your book cover font should relate to both the genre and the topics discussed<\/strong> on the pages. You don\u2019t want to write a poignant romance, then use the mysterious retro font<\/a> from Stranger Things<\/em> (unless you\u2019re going for something ironic, a la the Stranger Love Songs <\/em>print designs<\/a>). And you'll probably pick a different font if your book is for millennials<\/a> versus Baby Boomers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It may seem obvious, but the type of font you use isn\u2019t the only important piece of the pie \u2013 the way it\u2019s laid out and how the sentence is structured has just as much weight in capturing an audience. In fact, a study<\/a> from an MIT psychologist found a direct link between a poor layout and negative emotions in readers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The study showed readers two different layouts: bad (left) and conventionally good (right). Not only did reading the left example cause negative thoughts and feelings in subjects, but it literally made them frown \u2013 an action that\u2019s also proven to increase negativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While that example is clearly much more text-heavy than a book cover would (hopefully) be, its implications can be drawn into all facets of design \u2013 particularly when text is involved. A good layout makes people happy, and a bad layout makes people sad, disappointed and underwhelmed<\/strong>. And when you feel the former, you\u2019re more likely to be engaged with the material you\u2019re consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several books that find the perfect balance between design and font style, visually displaying how a novel can create an emotional connection before even cracking open the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One example is critical darling Call Me By Your Name<\/em>. The book cover uses a simple, scrawled yet elegant font that harkens the simpler times of a summer love from decades past \u2013 like a well-worn letter or diary entry. It\u2019s well-spaced and prominent, yet leaves plenty of room for an intricate, vintage-looking illustration of a European summer. Meanwhile, the romantic red font sets the tone for the entire novel \u2013 a coming-of-age romance that will fill you with genuine nostalgia for your first love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important to note that this idea of raw, unfiltered emotion through book cover typography has been echoed throughout various editions of the novel, as well as the recent movie adaption, seen above. Although ultimately different fonts, each design reinforces the same idea of a loving summer under the sun in a delicate, handwritten type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Great Gatsby is another stellar example of well-thought-out book cover fonts. The original cover emphasizes The<\/em> with an accent script font, while Great Gatsby<\/em> is seen in a classic capitalized serif font \u2013 representative of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, later editions of the novel incorporate a very exaggerated interpretation of an art deco-like font<\/a> that we have come to associate with the Roaring \u201820s \u2013 even though it wasn\u2019t necessarily used in that way at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This geometric example shows that, as time passes, the design elements that people begin associating with times, places, people and events later in life can be so strong that incorporating them into a design, such as a book cover, will immediate communicate necessary information to readers and envelope them into your content, whatever that might be. It doesn\u2019t have to be 150 percent historically accurate \u2013 it just has to ring a bell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're looking for the right book cover font for your specific genre, below are some proven font choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of these fonts are free, while others must be purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Over 47,000+ authors, NYT bestsellers, and publishing companies use Publisher Rocket to gain key insight to the market.\u00a0Help your book now<\/b><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\n Note from Dave:<\/strong> Some of these fonts are available in Word, Pages, or Canva, however, most of them are special fonts that you can download and install on your computer to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of my favorite sites find just the right book cover typography:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If those sites don't have the font you're looking for, go to Google and search “Download Font Name<\/em>” + “Font” (i.e. “D<\/strong>ownload Transformers<\/em> Font<\/strong>“)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n After you find or buy the font you want for your cover, you should download the font and install it on your computer. The exact steps to do this are different for all of us based on the type of computer being used, so if you run into a snag, do what I always do to figure something out…Google it. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now let's get started with great sci-fi fonts, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are fonts that have a technological or scientific feel to them, thus, are safe choices for sci-fi book covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can download 10 of these sci-fi approved fonts here<\/a> or find even more sci-fi font ideas in this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For all you authors of blood, fangs, ghosts, and creepy dolls, here are some book cover font ideas to check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need more horror book cover typography ideas, check out: 191 Free Horror Fonts,<\/a> these Scary Fonts<\/a>, Thrilling and Creepy Fonts<\/a>, or these Free gothic and horror font ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're a romance author, you'll want very different fonts than the sci-fi list above. Here are some foolproof choices to send the right vibe on romance book covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find lots of script fonts<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some trusty nonfiction cover fonts are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can download lots of free sans serif fonts<\/a> and serif fonts<\/a> depending on the look you want your cover to convey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the day, choosing the right font is more common sense than anything else. By following the easy tips below, you\u2019ll find the perfect book cover typography that will captivate audiences before they even start chapter one. Who knows \u2013 maybe you\u2019ll be on Oprah\u2019s book club<\/a> list before you know it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need more? Here are a few of the best guides you can use for creating a book cover that catches shoppers attention while they're browsing for their next book:<\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of contents<\/h2>
How Book Cover Typography Influences Emotion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Certain Fonts Are Associated With Certain Things<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Where to Find Awesome Book Cover Fonts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best Book Cover Fonts for Science Fiction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best Horror Book Cover Font<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best Book Cover Fonts for Romance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Best Book Cover Typography for Nonfiction Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Pick The Perfect Book Cover Font<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More Resources For Designing A Winning Book Cover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
About The Author: Stephanie Sharlow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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