# Minimalist Literary Novel Cover

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Typography (@library.typography)](/@library.typography.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: GPT Image 2
- AI keywords: cover, minimal
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
A literary book cover in a refined minimalist editorial style, vertically oriented, with a muted palette of deep black, dark green, sepia, and warm cream. The composition is divided by large flowing curtain-like abstract shapes that create dramatic negative space and diagonal wedges of light. On the right side, show an elderly butler-like man seen from behind, standing upright in a formal black tailcoat or tuxedo jacket, white shirt cuffs visible, hands clasped behind his back, facing a tall softly glowing window with sheer curtains. His posture is reserved, dignified, and solitary. On the lower portion, within a triangular beam of light, place a dim still life on a table: exactly 3 objects, a wine glass, a teapot, and a plate, all partially obscured in shadow. The left side should carry elegant vertical Chinese title typography reading {title_text}, set large in pale gold serif-like characters. Beneath it, include smaller Chinese author and translator lines, and a short Chinese quote in small text. Near the lower left, add small English text reading {english_title} and {author_name}, plus a small publisher line and the year {year}. The image should feel like an award-winning contemporary literary fiction cover: quiet, melancholic, restrained, cinematic, with paper grain texture, soft vignette, subtle painterly shading, and highly intentional asymmetrical layout. Keep the typography integrated into the design, with generous negative space and no bright colors.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{title_text}` | title text | 长日将尽 |
| `{english_title}` | english title | The Remains of the Day |
| `{author_name}` | author name | Kazuo Ishiguro |
| `{year}` | year | 2024 |

## About

This prompt generates a sophisticated modern book cover for literary fiction, ideal for classic novels, translated works, and prestige publishing mockups.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

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