These projects pair historical weight with modern graphic restraint, showing how book cover design can reframe classic literature for a contemporary audience without losing the soul of the story. Despite their differences in tone and setting, both books explore justice in an unjust world. Whether through the slow-burning revenge of Monte Cristo or the principled defense of an innocent man in Maycomb, both protagonists confront societal systems that have failed them. The design focuses on being both true and arresting.