EW is thrilled to reveal the cover for Straubs latest, designed by Brooklyn illustrator Leah Goren.
Below, check out the lovely cover, and a Q&A with Straub and Goren.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What excites you about this cover?
Credit: Jennifer Bastian
How does it capture your story?
What do you enjoy about Leahs work?
ES:Theres a lot of sex in this book, and I find Leahs drawings very sexy.
Theres no false illusion of perfection because who wants that?
Leahs work, like Maira Kalmans, reminds us of whats good and true about the mess of life.
And hopefully my book does that, too.
What inspired the cover design?
LEAH GOREN:We began thinking we wanted the cover to depict the main characters of the book.
In the end it was decided the cover should show everyday people instead of the specific characters.
From there it was narrowed down by the designer to which spots fit well on the cover.
What were the most important elements to get across?
What do you enjoy about Emmas writing?
LG:I love being able to peer into the lives of other New Yorkers through her writing.
Modern Lovershits shelves May 31, 2016.
