Sometimes, it turns out, it’s all right to judge a book by its cover. The Book Cover Archive allows visitors to do just that. It bills itself as created “for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design,” and a quick glance over the selection offered confirms its success. The archive website features over 1,300 cleanly displayed book covers in a variety of designs, from simple text to elaborate photo collages. Clicking on any one of the covers will take readers to a page with some more information about the cover, such as the publication date, the genre, and of course, the designer.