I started playing around with the glasses and placing the collage behind these as a metaphor for 'seeing into Adrian's world'. I really liked this idea and began to experiment with layout on a book cover. I used a handwritten style typeface to represent the diary style.
Unfortunately I discovered that Adrian Mole does not actually wear glasses - it was a misinterpretation included in the TV series. Apparently Sue Townsend was not happy with this so I have chosen to remove glasses from my designs.
I experimented further with collage and began to include illustrated elements. I wanted the collage to appear as if Adrian could have made it himself with magazine cut-outs etc. I used tape to black out Noddy and drew devil horns on Thatcher.
I have also discovered Adrian Mole does not wear glasses and that it was a misconception, so I have removed these from my designs.
Below is the final collage I have chosen to use on my book cover.
I have included pen drawn illustrations along with paper cut outs to emulate a collage that could have been created by Adrian himself. I am happy with the overall result of this and feel it is effective and relevant to the context of the book.
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