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Created way back in late May of 2014, the ‘Terrible Book Covers’ online community remains incredibly popular. At the time of writing, it gets 16k weekly visitors, who make hundreds of contributions every week.
According to the moderators of the subreddit, this is a place for truly bad book, e-book, and audiobook covers that actually exist. Designs that are merely dull or boring aren’t allowed.
#23 2,000 Years In The Future And This Book Is The Only Surviving Work Of Literature
While fake book covers can be incredibly funny, all the members of ‘Terrible Book Covers’ are encouraged to focus on what’s real. “There are so many real books with terrible covers out there! We want to see them.”
What’s more, you shouldn’t post the cover designs of the books that you’ve written or done art for. “And seriously, have a little self-respect,” the mods quip.
#25 I Got Both My Alien Homeboys From Another Galaxy Pregnant By Quan Millz
#26 No Man Knows My Pastries
There is an attempt at humor here which is confusing because I don't know if it is real or a joke. Either is plausible. Then I saw that it was published by a Mormon owned press, and I am now convinced that this must somehow be adjacent to Napolean Dynamite.
We honestly can’t wait to hear your thoughts on these designs, Pandas. Which of these book covers do you think was the worst of the worst, and why? On the other hand, were there any covers that you genuinely liked, despite them being so quirky?
In your opinion, what is the very best book cover design that you’ve personally laid eyes on? Tell us all about it in the comments!
#32 The Fireclown
Moorcock wrote literally anything that came into his head. A lot of his books are written like they're late for work, rushing to the good parts before dropping them like a 6 year old who saw a slightly different toy under the couch.
#34 Empress Theresa's Cover Is So Bad It Wraps Around To Becoming Funny
If you're interested in a deep dive read check out Krimson Rogue on youtube. Its insane.
#37 Race Of The Century
Is that a glare or is it no longer in mint condition because that's one of the rarest books in the world.
#39 It's Bootleg But Wonderful The Only Way I'm Reading Animal Farm Is If This Is The Cover. This Needs To Be Everywhere
