Art director: Rafi Romaya. The Status Game by Will Storr; Design: Steve Leard; Publisher: William Collins Some book covers make you look, and some make you look and say ‘Oh that’s clever’ to yourself.

Designer and illustrator Micaela Alcaino wants you to judge a book by its cover. Why it matters: Alcaino knows from experience that first impressions really can make a difference in getting more ...