Redesigned Book Cover

I found this image while I was researching for Project 4, and thought it was a good example in updating the look of a book cover.  Today's style of design is more timeless than the styles that were in the 60s or 70s and event the 80s.  The original cover on the left was clearly made during one of those decades.  The remade cover on the right is cleaner and has higher contrast and depth for a more dramatic effect.  I do appreciate the detail of the illustrative figures on the original cover, but overall, I prefer the the remade version, because of it's clear cut yet atmospheric design.

Flag

I found these images in a graphic design book at the library.  It is a good example of saturation and brightness.  On the left you can see the saturation decreasing as you go down, until it is basically a black and white image.  On the right the brightness level is increased as you go down until the flag practically blends into the background.  This pictures helps me remember what the brightness and saturation is.