# cover design (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cover design. Page: Feed: --- ## [Good Books with Good Covers](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/good-books-with-good-covers) _2026-08-15 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Titles I Love Inside and Out ## [Artist vs. Parent](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/artist-vs-parent) _2026-08-08 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ On the friction between life and making creative work ## [Who Designed It? 'Yesteryear' by Caro Claire Burke](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/who-designed-it-yesteryear-by-caro) _2026-08-01 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Cover Design by John Gall ## [Dancing with Pixels and Ink](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/dancing-with-pixels-and-ink) _2026-07-25 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Or, What I'm Doing About AI-Generated Imagery ## [New Rolling Stones!?!?!? Foreign Tongues](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/new-rolling-stones-foreign-tongues) _2026-07-24 · Judged by the Cover_ The Rolling Stones have released another album... and honestly, we didn't see that coming. In this episode of Judged by the Cover , Josh and Phil take a closer look at Foreign Tongues , discussing everything from its bold painted cover art to the band's unmistakable blues-driven sound. We explore why artists in their 80s are still creating compelling work, the value of recording live, and how… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9d4a6a2f-8303-42db-8448-7063ade7e093.mp3) ## [How to Make a Book Cover Out of Sawdust](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/how-to-design-a-book-cover-out-of) _2026-07-18 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ The design process for 'Sawdusted' by Raymond Goodwin ## [Design and Feelings](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/on-designing-with-feelings) _2026-07-11 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ How emotions play a part in my practice ## [How To Make Your Own Pocket Notebook \[Process Video\]](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/make-your-own-pocket-notebook-process) _2026-07-03 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Or At Least How I Make Mine ## [Book Design Made Simple](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/book-design-made-simple) _2026-06-27 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Archiving an invaluable resource ## [Take ’em to Church - The Christian albums that shaped who we are](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/take-em-to-church-the-christian-albums-that-shaped-who-we-are) _2026-06-26 · Judged by the Cover_ This week we're doing something a little different. Instead of diving deep into one album, we're sharing the Christian records that left a lasting impact on our lives as musicians, creatives, and people. Josh explores why Elevation Worship's Paradoxology became such a defining creative influence during the early days of building JW Creates, while Phil shares the unexpected story of how a Willie… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/09245d69-2f16-4561-8d32-7a851d788024.mp3) ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5Hht99d2r5g1) _2026-06-26 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Do Killed Covers Go to Heaven?](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/do-killed-covers-go-to-heaven) _2026-06-20 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Looking at some recent unused book covers ## [Better than Sex, Drugs, or Christmas](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/better-than-sex-drugs-or-christmas) _2026-06-06 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ This Week in Being a Book Designer ## [Cover Design from Hardcover to Paperback (with an Italian Twist)](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/cover-design-from-hardcover-to-paperback) _2026-05-30 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Q&A with author Jessica Berger Gross about the covers for 'Hazel Says No' ## [Music Discover 3.0 - Cold Roses Ryan Adams](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/music-discover-3-0-cold-roses-ryan-adams) _2026-05-29 · Judged by the Cover_ This month on the Judged by the Cover podcast, Josh and Phil dive back into one of their favorite traditions, picking a random album purely based on the cover art and seeing where the music takes them. This time, the record is Cold Roses by Ryan Adams & The Cardinals. What started as a blind vinyl pickup at a Chattanooga record convention quickly turned into one of the duo’s favorite discoveries… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/70c97932-4721-4d8e-bb66-6da4d2991fff.mp3) ## [What You Wish You Knew at 32](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/what-you-wish-you-knew-at-32) _2026-05-16 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ And Other Things Worth Sharing this Week ## [Michael Jackson’s Thriller — All Thriller, No Filler (Why It Changed Everything)](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/michael-jacksons-thriller-all-thriller-no-filler-why-it-changed-everything) _2026-04-20 · Judged by the Cover_ With a new Michael Jackson movie generating buzz, we’re taking a deep dive into Michael Jackson’s Thriller, the album that changed music, MTV, and pop culture forever. In this episode of Judged by the Cover , we explore the impact, the iconic cover art, and the creative vision behind one of the best-selling albums of all time. From chart dominance to cinematic music videos, Thriller set a new… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6c572d05-42f2-4cfb-a649-213ac8a03dd7.mp3) ## [A Cover Credit Conundrum](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/a-cover-credit-conundrum) _2026-04-18 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ And Other Things Worth Sharing this Week ## [Tools of My Trade](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/tools-of-my-trade) _2026-04-11 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Things I Use to Design Books ## [Fifteen Facts about Fonts](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/fifteen-facts-about-fonts) _2026-04-04 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Some are fun, some are ... not. ## [How I Add Handwriting to a Book Cover](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/how-i-add-handwriting-to-a-book-cover) _2026-03-28 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ I love handwriting on a book cover. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LfGdUwK8qQGt) _2026-03-28 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Ode to a Little Room](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/ode-to-a-little-room) _2026-03-21 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ I'm leaving my studio at the end of the month. ## [Technology Meets Album Art: Ghost in the Machine by The Police](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/ghost-in-the-machine-the-police) _2026-03-20 · Judged by the Cover_ In this episode of Judged by the Cover , Josh and Phil explore the iconic album artwork for Ghost in the Machine by The Police. Released in 1981, this record marked a turning point for the band as they began incorporating synthesizers and new sounds into their music. But just as interesting as the music is the album cover design created by Mick Haggerty , which uses a digital 7-segment display… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ffd009e6-10a2-4042-ae9d-9e8ca5f8e6b0.mp3) ## [The Bizarre Books of Ben Denzer](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/the-bizarre-books-of-ben-denzer) _2026-03-14 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ And The Art of Asking What a Book Can Be ## [I'm on a podcast!](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/im-on-a-podcast) _2026-02-25 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ Called Books on the Bed ## [Judging the Grammy's 2025 Best Cover Art Nominees](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/judging-the-grammys-2025-best-cover-art-nominees) _2026-02-20 · Judged by the Cover_ For the first time ever, the Grammy Awards introduced a Best Album Cover category — and we had to break it down. In this episode of Judged by the Cover, Josh and Phil react to the 2025 Grammy Best Album Cover nominees and talk about what they reveal about modern album cover design in the streaming era. We dive into the winning artwork for Chromakopia by Tyler, the Creator, the cinematic chaos of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/40902cd2-0bdf-4a18-ae9d-6157d6ae1ad9.mp3) ## [Judged by the Cover - Best of 2025](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/best-of-2025) _2026-01-30 · Judged by the Cover_ Kick off 2026 with Josh and Phil as they recap the standout album art, physical packaging, and music moments from 2025. They debate if the song of the summer is officially dead, spotlight their favorite album covers (including Buddy Guy, Mammoth, and Andy Mineo), and highlight unique vinyl releases like Fine Young Cannibals' 40th anniversary edition and the rise of tiny vinyls. Plus, they share… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/aa1b7b63-1700-4e5a-ac76-57c4a162ffa5.mp3) ## [Outtakes for an Iconic Book Cover](https://www.bookdesignersnotebook.com/p/outtakes-for-an-iconic-book-cover) _2026-01-24 · Nathaniel Roy · A Book Designer's Notebook_ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson ## [Our Favorite Christmas Movie Soundtracks - Christmas 2025](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/judged-christmas-2025) _2025-12-24 · Judged by the Cover_ It’s the most wonderful time of the year on Judged by the Cover! In this special Christmas episode, Josh and Phil deck the halls with stories behind the most iconic Christmas movie soundtracks and their own favorite holiday albums. Whether you’re team White Christmas or Home Alone, a Peanuts purist, or an NSYNC 90s kid, there’s something in this episode for everyone. Whether you’re trimming the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/436159e8-6dae-432b-b0d3-8952dccef50d.mp3) ## [The Fourth Colour](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/57134d59-84c2-4e4b-81f8-ff4be5d53deb.mp3) ## [Searching...](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/57a74fe0-4ea6-4940-be28-53179a8c7772.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OsIpxQZnNFXj) _2025-12-08 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Tetrachromacy](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/f9f18625-f088-4bc1-ab7a-9e75789919d6.mp3) ## [Horology](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/4c10027e-c802-4619-a91f-9a6aeed70c2d.mp3) ## [Loyalty](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/4d026ac9-1de7-4b8a-afd6-a0e062ae0869.mp3) ## [Inner Cell](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/2bad75ed-76e8-45d8-86c0-3f221b59b62a.mp3) ## [Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/25d3b135-c09f-404f-aacc-44b26ff2a5b6.mp3) ## [The Castle In The Air](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/64d9c42d-ed27-4b9d-967d-6b0aeae3b8ba.mp3) ## [Polygondwanaland](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/672065ae-db4f-4210-9096-a41f1d5e0f34.mp3) ## [Crumbling Castle](https://www.wavlake.com/album/532b190d-ead9-4579-90d6-8612a489923d) _2025-12-08 · King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard · Polygondwanaland_ [Listen](https://op3.dev/e,pg=fa7fdebe-0ebb-5b9e-be0c-6d6ca57fee89/https://d12wklypp119aj.cloudfront.net/track/929a3c86-f92a-4594-a190-51b50402f954.mp3) ## [What would JW do...? - Creating Real to Reel Cover Art](https://judgedbythecoverpodcast.com/episode/jwcreates-real-to-reel-cover-art) _2025-09-02 · Judged by the Cover_ In this episode of Judged by the Cover, Phil Hyland takes us on a nostalgic journey through his musical past. He shares the story behind "Reel to Real," a collection of 90s demo recordings recently brought back to life. Josh from JW Creates details the creative process behind the album artwork, incorporating weathered textures and Phil's handwriting to capture the essence of the era. The duo… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b8791e40-e9b6-4e36-a329-8cc80b511f86.mp3) ## [Best Practices of Book Cover Design (so You Look Like You Know What You're Doing)](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/best-practices-of-book-cover-design) _2025-08-07 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Self-Publishing for the Broke Author, where I’m updating my 2018 book of the same title and posting the revised chapters as I go, along with additional tips and guidance to help you produce, publish and sell books like a pro, all without going broke in the process. ## [Q&A Chat Thread Open - AMA about Self-Publishing!](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/q-and-a-chat-thread-open-ama-about) _2025-07-28 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Hello, fellow Broke Authors! ## [Chapter 3: Cover Design](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/chapter-3-cover-design) _2025-07-24 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Broke Author! ## [Three Tells that Your Book is Self-Published](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/three-tells-that-your-book-is-self) _2025-07-17 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Self-Publishing for the Broke Author, where I’m updating my 2018 book of the same title and posting the revised chapters as I go, along with additional tips and guidance to help you produce, publish and sell books like a pro, all without going broke in the process. ## [99 Cent Books and Promotional Pricing - Is it Worth it?](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/99-cent-books-and-promotional-pricing) _2025-07-10 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Self-Publishing for the Broke Author, where I’m updating my 2018 book of the same title and posting the revised chapters as I go, along with additional tips and guidance to help you produce, publish and sell books like a pro, all without going broke in the process. ## [Announcing the June Giveaway Winners!](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/announcing-the-june-giveaway-winners) _2025-07-02 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Self-Publishing for the Broke Author, where I’m updating my 2018 book of the same title and posting the revised chapters as I go, along with additional tips and guidance to help you produce, publish and sell books like a pro, all without going broke in the process. ## [Chapter 2: Book Design and Formatting (Part Two - Process, Tools & Resources)](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/chapter-2-book-design-and-formatting-c55) _2025-06-26 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Broke Author! ## [Chapter 2: Book Design and Formatting (Part One)](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/chapter-2-book-design-and-formatting) _2025-06-19 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Broke Author! ## [An Invaluable Resource for Upping Your DIY Book Cover Game](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/an-invaluable-resource-for-upping) _2025-06-12 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Self-Publishing for the Broke Author, where I’m updating my 2018 book of the same title and posting the revised chapters as I go, along with additional tips and guidance to help you produce, publish and sell books like a pro, all without going broke in the process. ## [3 Essential Elements of Your Amazon Book Page](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/3-essential-elements-of-your-amazon) _2025-06-05 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Self-Publishing for the Broke Author, where I’m updating my 2018 book of the same title and posting the revised chapters as I go, along with additional tips and guidance to help you produce, publish and sell books like a pro, all without going broke in the process. ## [Chapter 1: Editing and Proofreading](https://brokeauthor.substack.com/p/chapter-1-editing-and-proofreading) _2025-05-29 · Jean Marie Bauhaus · Self-Publishing for the Broke Author_ Welcome to Broke Author!