I decided to look at the previous winners and runners up for the Adult Fiction Prize to get a feel for what the judges are looking for. As well as the previous covers there is a brief on the website:
Come at it from a fresh perspective and to avoid repeating the obvious iconography from the many previous editions in print. The cover should feel timeless and confident, and appeal to a whole new generation of readers.
This design pulls from the language used in the novel and serves as a sort of glossary. You can get a feel for the kind of book it is by seeing what words are used a lot - the idea is unique and focuses on the language used to deliver the content, giving context and themes rather than illustrating a scene in the novel.
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