Adrian in Dubray Blackrock is delighted to present ‘Covers We Love’. With a background in graphic arts and illustration from Cambridge and a diverse portfolio in the arts, he is perfectly placed to curate this celebration of some uniquely designed book covers, each promising a captivating reading experience. They say Books do furnish a Room… well these titles will do so with flourish! Let’s be honest about it, we all judge books by their covers, despite what we’re told. A good cover …
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