The book cover designs display the meaning of the books individually. The compass on the cover of The Odyssey symbolises journey and the sea. Coherently, the sword on the cover of The Iliad symbolises war and violence. The covers are designed with overlapping lines and threads, which depicts the complicated relationships and rough patches the characters go through in each story. The bloodshed for both love and war are highlighted with the loose dangling threads. The exposed thread binding carries through the overall theme and context of the books. A serif typeface is utilised for easy reading, and to maintain the rich historical value of both The Odyssey and The Iliad.