Typography and symbolism work together in this conceptual book jacket for All the King’s Men. The bold, uneven lettering hints at instability and moral decay, while the tilted chess piece replaces the “I” in “King’s” to foreshadow the collapse of power—a nod to the strategic moves and eventual fall of the novel’s central political figure. Under the title, graphic ribbons, referencing political campaign banners, gradually unravel and slip off the edge, symbolizing the protagonist's gradual and inevitable downfall. The use of texture, asymmetry, and a stark color divide reinforces themes of deception, legacy, and consequence.
