This book jacket is for a vegetarian cookbook. It was created using various printmaking methods to create an organic, unique design.
Research
Back covers are often split into multiple paragraphs with accented words or quotes.
Side Panels typically didn't have much design beyond text and a mixture of left and center aligned text.
Front Covers commonly had a centered title with a solid background color or wooden texture.
Printmaking Methods
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Block Printing
Using a rubber block, the letters were carved out using two different methods. The block was covered in water soluble block printing ink and stamped on paper.
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Gelli Printing
Using a brayer, acrylic paint was put onto a gel printing plate. String was placed on top and a print was pulled. Once the remaining paint was dry another print was pulled to pick up the lines of the strings.
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Rubbing
A butter lettuce leaf was used for the texture and taken by rubbing crayon on a piece of paper placed on top.
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Stamping
Broccoli was dipped in ink and stamped onto a piece of paper.
