Spine Magazine
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/ Awards / Publication · 86/100 · Excellent
Online-only book-cover-design publication. Editorial coverage + 'Cover Stories' interviews. Annual Spine Awards have grown into a meaningful recognition category.
/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown
How the grade decomposes.
Composition Quality/ 25% weight
86
Concept Strength/ 22% weight
86
Production Standards/ 20% weight
86
Commercial Performance/ 18% weight
86
Award & Critical Recognition/ 15% weight
86
/ 02 / Designer / Publisher Notes
Best for / Watch out for.
/ Best for
Cover designers seeking online-platform editorial coverage and Spine Awards recognition.
/ Watch out for
Online-only scale; reach is design-community focused rather than mainstream book trade.
/ 03 / Editorial Timeline
What's on the record.
2024
Annual Spine Awards continue
2014
Founded by Cody Higgins