Last month I was asked to draw the cover to Library Journal Magazine. the main article for the issue dealt with the re-organization of libraries. Most libraries use the somewhat old method invented by Melvil Dewey – adequately called the ‘Dewey Decimal’ system. The new system would make the library seem much more like a retail book store not unlike Brans&Noble. The A.D wanted to basically show Dewey himself being preplexed by a library which is set in accordance with the new system and not his own. I drew out a few rough sketches outlining possible compositions – all showing Dewey being overwhelemd by a foreign library. The A.D decided to go with the sketch where the book cabinets are towering above Dewey like skyscrapers while he stands helpless at the bottom. Scroll down to see the final image and the cover design: