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Previous winners/runners up 

Animal Farm: 

Judges comments 

‘Striking and yet with a soft, playful quality that mirrors the fairy-tale aspects of the book. A cover that aptly lulls you into a false sense of security’ Orlando Weeks

‘This is a brilliantly original take; bold, modern and intriguing. It’s as charming as it is foreboding. An excellent, accomplished design – I’d love this on my bookshelf’ Indi Davies

‘The winner was one of my favourites from the outset. It is completely original, iconic with some added humour. Really like the simplicity of the design and type’ John Hamilton – Art Director, Penguin General

Judges comments 

'Violent with nods to the political iconography that inspired the book. A cover that would work on any oppressive manifesto’ Orlando Weeks

‘A timeless cover that works on so many levels – I felt that we could have talked about the symbolism of the central form for a long time! Striking, thoughtful, clever and super eye-catching’ Indi Davies

‘Very hard to separate from the winner – this was a very close second. It’s a powerful design that works on different levels. Completely original, striking and clever’ John Hamilton – Art Director, Penguin General