I found these old versions of my book 'Cromwell Dixon's Sky-Cycle' - so I thought it'd be fun to show the evolution of a cover.
The first version (top left) is the finish sample I sent in to Timothy Travaglini that sold the book originally out of the slush pile. Next is the finished 2nd dummy version in halftones.
As I recall Timothy wanted a simpler version with more impact... so I did the finish painting which was much simpler. Finally that version was recast by Cecilia Yung and Katrina Dahmkoeler into a brilliantly designed version. I added a few tweaks... adding spot art into the top corners and the final cover was done!
The first version (top left) is the finish sample I sent in to Timothy Travaglini that sold the book originally out of the slush pile. Next is the finished 2nd dummy version in halftones.
As I recall Timothy wanted a simpler version with more impact... so I did the finish painting which was much simpler. Finally that version was recast by Cecilia Yung and Katrina Dahmkoeler into a brilliantly designed version. I added a few tweaks... adding spot art into the top corners and the final cover was done!
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*nods* I see. Thank you for showing the process!
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