1Q84

The cover of this edition features the innovative design of a semi-transparent dust jacket. The outer layer is a translucent cover printed with part of the title and the heroine's face, while the inner layer is printed with the full title and background elements, creating a mysterious, layered visual effect. This design symbolizes the intertwining themes of reality and fantasy, representation and truth in the novel.

The overall color of the cover of the English version of "1Q84" designed by Chip Kidd is indeed black and white, and the only color comes from the female skin tone, which enhances the visual focus.

The transparent shield is designed so that the image and text partially overlap, creating a sense of hierarchy and metaphor, as in the novel's concept of parallel worlds. This minimalist yet profound design perfectly echoes the mysterious atmosphere of 1Q84 and the complexity of the story.