Pride and Prejudice — Cover Redesign
I did a redesign of Pride and Prejudice to pay tribute to one of the most enduring love stories of all time. This brilliant novel (and numerous screen adaptations) features one of the most admired heroines ever written: Elizabeth Bennett. The indomitable Jane Austen richly details a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance set in the drama of Georgian England.
Simon and Schuster paid tribute to the 100th Anniversary of their publishing rights to Pride and Prejudice with the release of this cover. There is plenty to love — an on-the-nose nod to pride with the peacock, two doves nesting in the background referencing love, and the oil-paint crackle filter alluding to the passage of time. ​​
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For my version, I wanted to combine themes important to the content of the book but adding a more modern flair that incorporates design trends.
Though not cannon to the book, I included the archway from the 2005 movie, the Temple of Apollo near Warminster in Wiltshire as a nod to the iconic scene where Mr. Darcy confesses his love to Elizabeth and she refuses him while they stand in the rain. I wanted them to be facing away from each other, both to again reference this scene, but also their contempt and frustration with each other throughout the book.
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Pemberley, Mr. Darcy's home, is the site where their romance eventually blooms and where they eventually live as husband and wife. I felt it was important to include this in the background shrouded in hopeful light to represent a happy ending.
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The grain overlay that was applied gave the image a softer, older feel. Lastly, I chose the differing fonts to denote their conflict.
