Wherefore Art Thou Fabio? 50 Years of Romance Novel Cover Design

Start Date

14-4-2018 10:20 AM

End Date

14-4-2018 11:20 AM

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Individual Presentation

Abstract

The art of the romance novel cover is just as important in reflecting consumer desires as the material contained within its pages. This presentation provides a comprehensive look at cover art trends and tropes of popular romance novels ranging from the 1960s to today, as publishers have adapted to the changing market of readers, visually differentiating and defining subgenres of popular romance literature.

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Wherefore Art Thou Fabio? 50 Years of Romance Novel Cover Design

The art of the romance novel cover is just as important in reflecting consumer desires as the material contained within its pages. This presentation provides a comprehensive look at cover art trends and tropes of popular romance novels ranging from the 1960s to today, as publishers have adapted to the changing market of readers, visually differentiating and defining subgenres of popular romance literature.