Hill Political Book Cover Design (Evoking fear, excitement, and privilege)

Visuals: The cover features a dynamic stick-figure drawing in black and white. At the center, a stick figure with a determined expression is running uphill, holding a sign that reads "BOWMAN 2024". Behind, two other stick figures—one with an elephant head and the other with a donkey head—are chasing the main figure while holding signs representing the major political parties, Democratic and Republican.

Typography: The title "I ran for President in 2024" is rendered in a bold, sans-serif font at the top of the cover in black, creating a strong contrast against the white background. The author's name, "Jay J Bowman", is placed at the bottom in a slightly smaller, clean and modern font.

Layout: The title text is positioned at the top, followed by the main illustration in the middle which occupies most of the cover space. The author's name is placed at the bottom, ensuring it is easily seen but does not distract from the main image. The entire layout is clean and minimalistic, focusing on the black and white color scheme.

Explanation: The visual composition aims to depict the journey and the pressures of running for president, using simple black and white stick figures to keep things approachable and highlighting the emotional and physical struggle. The elephant and donkey chasing the protagonist bring the political themes to the front in a playful yet significant way. The typography is selected to be modern and legible, ensuring that the title catches the reader's eye immediately. The clean and simple layout directs focus to the main illustration, while the matte white paper stock highlights the black and white drawings effectively, giving the cover a professional and polished finish.