QUEEN MERYL
The Iconic Roles, Heroic Deeds, and Legendary Life of Meryl Streep
Patient
- Hachette Books
Treatment
- Cover design
- Custom hand-done typography
Diagnosis
With its mix of admiration and humor, Queen Meryl is a lively and engaging tribute to one of Hollywood’s most versatile, respected, and celebrated actresses. The book delves into Meryl Streep’s extraordinary career, examining her transformative performances in legendary roles and the remarkable dedication she brings to her craft. Beyond her on-screen achievements, it also highlights her personal journey, activism, and influence as a cultural icon.
• 6.25 x 9.25 • printed with spot pink and gold PMS inks
Art direction by Amanda Kain
Pink—Meryl’s favorite color—adorns the cover, with gold adding a regal touch.
OUTTAKES:
We had a blast before creating various options before arriving at the final selected cover. Below are a handful of our favorites.
The original brief called for a cover that was fun, quirky, humorous, and gifty. Everyone knows that Meryl is the queen of Oscar wins-and-noms and embodies Hollywood royalty, so we initially developed a tongue-in-cheek baroque design with a die-cut window. This design was first approved as the cover, but the publisher later felt it leaned too heavily into the humor. We then created additional options that aimed to strike a better balance between playfulness and reverence — some of which are shown below — before the final cover was chosen.
