tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post2642014239144516900..comments2024-03-09T11:10:46.978-05:00Comments on Brooklyn Arden: Creating a Cover: Three Alternate Takes on SECOND SIGHT + Some ThoughtsCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972029478350879112noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-69273225641776620782012-08-15T14:44:34.574-04:002012-08-15T14:44:34.574-04:00This is a great post. I love looking at covers.
...This is a great post. I love looking at covers. <br /><br />Every time someone links to your blog I think, "this is good stuff. I must remember to come back and read regularly." And then I get busy and I forget. Any chance we can have a "subscribe by email" option? I see that I can subscribe to comments, but I don't see a way to subscribe to new posts. Am I missing it? sally https://www.blogger.com/profile/11068670473065918371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-87119159501748326582012-08-13T17:18:36.416-04:002012-08-13T17:18:36.416-04:00I'd say make the first one with real materials...I'd say make the first one with real materials and sell it as a special edition. Ginger Catnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-6714220240456782282012-08-13T14:32:22.960-04:002012-08-13T14:32:22.960-04:00That first cover makes me want to write a whole no...That first cover makes me want to write a whole nother story to go with it that has nothing to do with editing--very provocative, Heidi. I too, like the updated look of #3 but the more orderly and controlled cover Cheryl went with does echo a nice orderly editing feel that matches Cheryl herself (or my perception of her.)Leslie Helakoskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02517616309174689442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-32089760400626406812012-08-13T13:47:41.568-04:002012-08-13T13:47:41.568-04:00I really like the first cover, but only as a stand...I really like the first cover, but only as a stand-alone illustration. I agree that the third cover fits the text much better. Thanks for pointing this out, Cheryl, and sharing with us all.S. L. (Sandy) Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061414271753984875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-38671541276079877642012-08-13T13:38:55.805-04:002012-08-13T13:38:55.805-04:00I like Heidi's third cover sample better than ...I like Heidi's third cover sample better than the original cover, too. <br />It's easy to read, interesting, lively. It looks more up-to-date. I love the glasses.<br />I won't list what I dislike in the current cover, but I think Heidi's version updates it well.Ruth McNally Barshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10308176951931302853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-46952850064627483172012-08-12T21:44:01.969-04:002012-08-12T21:44:01.969-04:00Love Heidi's covers! The first two are mysteri...Love Heidi's covers! The first two are mysterious and thought-provoking (though they don't give me much clue as to what's inside).<br /><br />I can understand your desire to have a pile of books on the cover of a book about books. Makes sense. But I do have to say, Heidi's third cover (with the books) is much more lively and attractive than the cover you ended up with. (Not to dis your cover artist, at all!) <br /><br />Heidi's take on the pile of books reflects the messy, colorful and sometimes chaotic nature of the writing & publishing process. As well, it has that charm to it that speaks of books for kids. And even the glasses, sitting slightly askew, makes me smile and think about my editors and how they must, at times, take their glasses off and rub their eyes after rereading a manuscript for the umpteenth time! Overall, her example feels light and alive--and not at all as staid as the existing cover.<br /><br />That said, I'm not sure how it might look scaled down to an inch. . . perhaps an idea for another post? (With examples.)<br /><br />Thanks for posting. I'm a fellow Michiganian and know of Heidi's art. It was fun to see these.Shuttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06290416609363025871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074861.post-59100959152644752542012-08-12T16:28:07.838-04:002012-08-12T16:28:07.838-04:00I especially like the second one! It has an eye-ca...I especially like the second one! It has an eye-catching, distinctive, and memorable look to it.Rose Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752073931486321348noreply@blogger.com