Thursday, September 3, 2009

The Worst Years of Your Life

Designer: Catherine Casalino

The more you read about this project, the more appealing it becomes. Share pdf online Catherine does a great job showing us the craft of...



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Obsession

Designer: Issac Tobin
Type: Lauren Nassef

I have always loved this concept and execution. Seeing how this is a history of obsession makes it...



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St. Cyborg's

Designer and Illustrator: Tom Muller

It is always great to see a cover that has been designed and illustrated from scratch. Building every aspect of...



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Paddy Whacked

Designer: Richard Ljoenes

This book is, of course, about Irish American Gangs. I asked Richard how he achieved this nice textural look throughout...



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Stephen King

Designer: Jamie Keenan

Here is a great bit of series work. It seems very difficult to re-brand an author as big as King—an author who's work tends...



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8

Designer: Nicole Caputo

I have always appreciated this cover, but once Nicole told me her process and struggle to achieve the correct mood, I...



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Accidentally on Purpose

Designer: Kimberly Glyder

Kimberly Glyder gave me this great write-up on one of her recent covers. I love her references to hand crafted elements,...



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Sedaris

Designer: David Drummond

If you have any questions or comments for Drummond feel free to email them to me and I'll consolidate them for his...



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The 351 Books of Irma Arcuri

Designer: Paul Buckley
Photography: Fredrik Broden

Paul Buckley gave us some great insight into how he works and the work he most loves to involve...



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Foreigners

Designer: David Gee
We asked Canadian designer David Gee about his process behind Penguin's repack of "Foreigners" and received this great insight....



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The Art of Redemption

Designer: Michael Kellner

When I first saw the cover of Bob Truluck’s Redemption it really grabbed me. I absolutely love this design. My love of...



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Blog Comments Open

We opened the blog up to comments. However, we will be monitoring each comment before it is posted. The goal of this site is to be a resource for...



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In the Woods

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Designer: Jennifer Wang.

Jennifer took the time to give us the inside story on her process for "In the...



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The Secret Life of Cowboys

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Designer: Paul Sahre.
Photographer: Jason Fulford.

I contacted Paul Sahre about this a good while ago and...



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Name Change

The name "Cover Design Issues" has changed to "FaceOut Books". The blog will remain the same, but the address has changed from...



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Bella Ciao / Flieh Mit Dem Lowen / Die Erb Schaft

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Designer: Robert Schumann.

I came in contact with Robert Schumann, art director/designer at the...



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Llosa Series

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Designer: Philip Pascuzzo

I asked Philip if he could talk a bit about his...



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Twisted Head

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Designer: Mark Melnick
Art Director: John Fontana
Photographer: Geoff Spear
Publisher: Broadway Books
Pizza Man...



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The Dark Stuff

Designer: Steve Cooley
Photographer: Michael Ochs Archives
Publisher: Da Capo Press

The rough edge created by the type and color pallet really make...



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Sea of Poppies

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Designer: Susan Mitchell
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Typefaces: Alcazar for display, Bembo semi-bold...



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Sea of Poppies UK Edition

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finished versions of the cover




the inside of the fold out jacket, the special edition version



the first 2...



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Hollow Earth

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Images 1-2: Final
Image 3: Presented Comps
Images 4-5: Original Images

Designer: Alex Camlin
Publisher: Da...



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Authors of the Storm

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Images 1-3: Final
Image 4: Black Cloud Shape
Image 5: Open Field from Library of Congress
Image 6:...



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2666

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Designer: Charlotte Strick
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Fonts: scanned woodcut type and Facade MT...



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