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A bold, brightly-lit marquee stretches across the upper half of the cover with the words "Welcome to Nostalgiaville" in luminous, neon-like letters, evoking the signage of vintage theaters or fairgrounds. The marquee is positioned against a twilight sky streaked with soft purples, oranges, and blues. Below the marquee, a faded small-town boulevard is seen, lined with glowing shop windows and silhouettes of people walking, rendered in soft, painterly strokes. Threads of twinkling lights drape overhead, adding to the magical and dreamlike quality. The marquee itself gives off a golden glow, casting a nostalgic ambiance.

The book title "Nostalgiaville" is displayed prominently in a custom neon-style font that appears glowing, with an arc to match the marquee’s curve. The author’s name, Eric Johnson, is placed in a clean, sans-serif typeface beneath the marquee in a subtle white color, ensuring readability while not detracting from the marquee's vibrancy.

The marquee occupies the top third of the cover, with the title integrated directly onto it. Below it, the tableau of the street spans across the remaining two-thirds, and the author's name is centered toward the bottom edge. A thin border of rainbow-like pastel gradients frames the entire cover, subtly adding movement and vibrancy.