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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Thursday, September 3, 2009
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Designer: Charlotte Strick
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Fonts: scanned woodcut type and Facade MT...
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