Well-dressed and distressed: why sad young women are the latest

Their lives are tough. Their clothes are stylish. Their faces are hidden. The cover girls of today’s book have a lot in common – but are they here to stay?

juliana lee – The Casual Optimist

jennifer griffiths – The Casual Optimist

book covers 2022 – The Casual Optimist

joanne o'neill – The Casual Optimist

how the 'sad girl' permeated book design

Book Covers of Note, May 2022 – The Casual Optimist

Latest book cover trends – Writing, Literature and Culture @Deakin

joanne o'neill – The Casual Optimist

jennifer griffiths – The Casual Optimist

how the 'sad girl' permeated book design