Chip Kidd Quotes

Chip Kidd — American Artist born on December 30, 1964,

Chip Kidd is an American author, editor, and graphic designer, best known for his book covers... (wikipedia)

I think too many comic book covers are way too busy, crammed with far too much information, both visual and verbal, that just becomes a dull noise.

I really liked the design of Batman. I liked the concept. There's a lot more you can do with Batman than most other superheroes.

I still have a steady stream of book cover work. I'm grateful for it. Viva le book!

I think the genre of comics sometimes overtakes the medium, and people assume that they are kind of frivolous. If you have a good, strong story teller, they can be as affecting as any character in literature. Period.

I wouldn't buy a book simply because I like the cover. I would pick it up. The jacket can call your attention to it. But in that sense, Oprah Winfrey is worth all the jackets in the world. A jacket is basically trying to do what she does all on her own.

Chip Kidd Quotes

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