Black Beauty: Critical Edition Cover
Oxford University Press asked me to create a concept for a new edition of the childrens classic 'Black Beauty'. This new critical edition would take a deeper look at the underlying themes of the story and be aimed at a more mature audience. To reflect this I chose a much more sombre design, using the close up of a horse's eye to connect the viewer with the main character of the book. I specifically chose a more melancholy cover to reflect the darker undertones of the book that would be highlighted in the critical edition.