Earlier this summer, it was announced that Phoebe Robinson, a multi-talented stand-up comedian, New Yorks Times best-selling writer, and actress, had partnered up with Plume Books to create a new imprint that would be “dedicated to publishing both literary fiction and nonfiction as well as essays that highlight and amplify unique and diverse voices. The imprint is committed to publishing complex, honest, and humorous work that not only reflects the current conversation but also pushes it forward.” That imprint is Tiny Reparations Books and today they've launched their new logo, designed by Dominque Jones.

Currently, it seems I am irrevocably drawn to contemporary literary fiction with a touch of (oft-dark) humour. Plume is a brilliant novel. I find that designing a book that you really like can feel a little daunting. It sometimes feels as if there is an added internal pressure to get it just right. 

I was pleased to see that the brief from 4th Estate was quite open. Julian Humphries, who commissioned the cover, described it as being very cool, and said that I should feel free to take some risks. Interestingly, he suggested that I “think ABCDs”, referencing the ABCD book cover design awards in the UK. As a cover designer, briefs don’t get much better than this. I felt it could be an opportunity to create something really striking and design-led, which was a pure reaction to reading the novel.