Biography Book Cover Design (Evoking fear, joy, and anger)

Visuals: An African American male stands prominently in the foreground, with a silhouette where the stomach should be, implying it’s invisible. The background features overlapping earthy tones, creating a warm atmosphere. There are swirling abstract elements around the silhouette, suggesting emotions of love, anger, fear, surprise, and joy.

Typography: A modern serif font for the title, bold and large, positioned at the top. The subtitle uses a contrasting sans-serif font, smaller in size, placed just below the title.

Layout: The title at the top, the man's figure centered, abstract elements swirling around. Subtitle in smaller font below title, along with possible additional elements at the bottom.

Explanation: The visual composition leverages the central figure of an African American male with a silhouette symbolizing his invisible stomach, which is essential for representing the biography's key aspect. This silhouette is surrounded by abstract designs that embody the complex emotions of love, anger, fear, surprise, and joy. The use of modern serif and sans-serif fonts creates a sophisticated yet approachable feel, with typography that enhances the central message without overwhelming it. Positioning of the elements ensures that the man remains the focus, while the swirling emotions add depth and intrigue. Earth-toned colors promote an organic connection and warmth, amplified by the choice of matte, recycled paper, emphasizing a natural and introspective look appropriate for a biography.