To continue with the academic project inspiration, check out Mikey Burton’s thesis project: redesigned classic book covers.

Mikey, who did the project while at Kent State, says this is:

An integrated branding campaign based around the illustrative reinterpretation of classic book covers directed toward junior-high-school students.

The design carries over to the spines and box sets, making for a visually stunning collection of must-read books that is directed at book lovers and design fiends as well.

More photos of the project are available on Mikey’s Flickr. I recommend also checking out his other work, which utilizes graphic design, illustration, and letterpress.