These cover versions ensure originals stand out from the crowd

The famous saying goes: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It is difficult not to when, in a crowded market, jackets have become works of art.

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Here is my pick of eight of the most striking of book covers:

The Cloisters by Katy Hayes

Hays’ debut novel is about a mysterious group of art researchers and an invaluable 15th-century tarot deck. Publisher Penguin’s senior designer, Marianne Issa El-Khoury has crammed details into the cover, including red butterflies and blue flowers.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen