The book cover’s colorful vintage comic book illustration works perfectly for a book about language and pop culture. Love the clever way the book’s title is incorporated into the speech bubble.
Does the book cover give the readers a sneak peek of what’s to come? / 90%
Does the book cover let the readers know the book’s genre? / 90%
Does the book cover introduce the book’s protagonist? / 80%
Does the book cover set the right tone for the genre of the book? / 100%
Book Cover Typography / 100%
Book Color Palette / 90%
Book Cover Imagery / 100%
I Love It When You Talk Retro by Ralph Keyes was published in 2009 by St. Martin’s Press.
Book Review Quotes
“Makes addictive reading for word nerds and informative browsing for everyone else.” —Booklist
“Keyes’s nonacademic style and probing research make this both an entertaining read and a valuable reference work.” –Publishers Weekly
