30 Covers, 30 Days 2011: Day 8 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337 Tim Kim Good morning! If you’re enjoying 30 Covers, 30 Days, you might also dig our <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/nano-artisans" rel="nofollow">NaNo Artisans forum</a>—loads of awesome art created by and for other Wrimos! Today’s cover was designed by the superlative Mark Abrams: <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_luct5uU82h1r0x68m.jpg"><strong> Marigold Man</strong> by <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participants/argyle-schield" rel="nofollow">Argyle Schield</a> A regular joe named Paul, anonymous office worker by day and gardener by other times, discovers the incredible fecundity of marigolds: one plant produces hundreds of seeds, each of which can produce hundreds more. He hatches (or plants) a plan to change (or at least brighten a bit) the world with marigolds. He starts his little revolution solo, planting seeds wherever he can, but soon discovers his noble but (frankly) pathetic efforts barely make a dent. The world is still the useful, practical, prosaic place it has always been. He finds a group of (somewhat) like-minded people who, next planting season, join the quest. The small group, by the third year, becomes almost an army (a word Paul hates because it’s the antithesis of everything marigold), a veritable congregation of marigold planters, determined optimists who only want a world with a dab of color and poetry. His revolution grows to sizes and takes him to places he never dreamed he’d get to, so much so that he almost loses himself and everything he values most in the process. <a href="http://www.markabramsdesign.com/" rel="nofollow">Mark Abrams</a> designs covers for Vintage Books and lives in Brooklyn, with his wife and baby. His first full-length work was “A History of the Jewish People,” written at age six. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:27:39 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580278 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580278 EDYboo08 It's an interesting cover, but I think the plot grabs me more. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:31:13 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580355 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580355 munkiC munkiDU The title and Author's name seem poorly placed, and I don't think the cover truly reflects the synopsis. It needs to have more colour, more fun, and a stronger sense of the ridiculous. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:51:41 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580816 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580816 Lilia Sparks Wow... I love the random face!! I would definitely stop to look at this book. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:52:18 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580842 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580842 Lilia Sparks I agree with that statement. I couldn't find the title! Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:52:48 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580857 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_580857 melbelle0418 I love the color =) I think it's a great cover and a really interesting sounding story =) Congrats! Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:05:21 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581149 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581149 arrawyn i absolutely LOVE The sound of this story! it sounds fantastic! and really different and optimistic. The cover is...interesting. I saw the covers name and author name first (because i had to scroll to see the rest of the cover probably on my small netbook) so noticing the title wasn't a problem for me but i could see how it could be though/ Interesting take on it though! the title stood out more than the author's name because it's in a different colour Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:08:07 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581200 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581200 Silverblown An eye-catching cover and it represents the synopsis quite well, but I think they don't suit each other so well as they could. Even so, great job to the artist and writer both. :) I love the story idea, it sounds absolutely random and just perfect. *hopes to be able to buy the book and read it one day* On a less relevant note because I don't really want to make an entirely new thread just for this newbie question:I suppose if one is chosen for a cover, one must provide one's real name or a pseudonym to be placed on it before the cover can be completed? *doesn't quite fancy some day seeing one of my internet nicknames on a cover as I would an actual name* Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:26:00 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581665 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581665 Mudge the Expendable Seconded Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:37:00 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581925 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_581925 Cynthus I enjoyed the cover - and very creative. ;-) Nice job. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:52:00 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_582250 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_582250 FlameRaven Indeed. I had to read the comments and then look at the cover again, like "wait, there's a title?" Also, maybe it's just seeing it on screen rather than in print, but that much yellow is making my eyes bleed a little. The synopsis of the book is interesting, but that cover would make me more inclined to flinch, say "ugh, why?" and back away rather than pick up the book to read it. :/ It seems to focus too much on design rather than properly advertising the book. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:56:45 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_582376 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_582376 Mutive I feel the same. While I like the cover, the plot makes me want to read the book now. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:24:45 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583059 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583059 Nisa-chan666 Unfortunately, I think this cover would put me off buying the book, despite the really interesting synopsis, simply because the colours and design make my eyes go funny. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:26:24 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583103 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583103 Mika Uriah LOVE the plot! just don't like the cover to be honest. If all I had to make the decision about whether or not to buy your book was that cover..I'd think I'd pass it over, sorry. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:35:56 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583333 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583333 Child of harvest Yes, it seems to be the author's real name on the cover. I suppose when a book is selected they ask you for your name.. I agree with other comments, the synopsis is gripping, love the guerilla gardening concept, but that cover makes me dizzy and doesn't refer to the natural concept of the story at all! Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:36:33 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583347 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_583347 rebekah_nicole This is one of my favorites so far! The cover would definitely make me pick it up in a store. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:12:37 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_584110 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_584110 cleobourne I would have loved to see the title down on the right maybe toward the end of the second to last row. But it is a striking cover artistically. The face reminds me of the Great Will Ferral. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:36:24 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_585874 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_585874 duhhitscolin This reminds me of the cover of a play i studied for literature, Off Center http://theartistandhismodel.com/images/offcentre_1.jpg Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:44:36 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_586045 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_586045 Jeronimus So no one's liking this much? Because I thought it was fantastically spiffy, and it definitely caught my eye. It got me rather interested to read the synopsis and, come on, it applies to the synopsis in so many different ways at well! He's one of many faceless workers, a single face in a crowd, and then the yellow Marigold seeds... it's a very simple concept but it looks lovely to me. That, and the synopsis sounds fantastic as well. I found it very interesting and I'd love to give it a read; but then I love stories like that, where a single underdog unknowingly changes the entire world through a tiny discovery. True enough, though, that the title and author's name could have been a bit better placed and a bit more obvious, but I quite like the colour and it's definitely an eye-catching cover I definitely wouldn't mind having on my bookshelf. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:17:58 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_586684 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_586684 Mutive I was asked if I wanted my real name or a pseudonym on the cover (essentially told to provide some name for them to use). I suspect everyone else who was on the shortlist got a similar letter. So it could be either, depending on your preferences, and the name on the cover may be the author's real name, or a pseudonym. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:23:33 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_586813 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_586813 FlameRaven I see what the artist was trying to do here, but you know, the purpose of a book cover is not to be an interesting design in and of itself, the purpose is to sell the book. And man, rows of yellow dots is just a hard sell. Lots of dots tend to spawn optical illusions anyway, and yellow makes them even worse. It's like putting yellow text on a white screen-- it's very hard to look at. I think this succeeds as a piece of Design, but fails as a book cover. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:35:25 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_587053 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_587053 I Can't Write For My Life The cover is very nice but I really wan't to read the book. Such an original idea! Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:41:02 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_587193 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_587193 ikemiker I don't really have an opinion one way or the other on the artistic merits of the cover, but I will say that something about it made me go and check out the author's synopsis and then move on to his blog, which I spent some time browsing. I'm not sure if it was the design, or the title. Maybe a combination. Author- I'm sure you've read about this woman, but just in case you haven't: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700013948/Forever-blooming-Amazing-daffodil-garden-is-closed-but-her-serigraphs-are-alive-in-a-new-book.html Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:19:39 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_587978 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_587978 djtrousdale What a fun, inspiring story. There's something about happiness shining through boredom that I find especially satisfying. It actually struck me as a interesting film plot. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:20:33 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_588005 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_588005 anatha I love the idea for the story, and the cover is perfect in a weird way. A funny, super appropriate way. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:42:45 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_588449 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_588449 Septimus Pfluger I like the synopsis a lot (remind anyone of what a certain Chris Baty started 13 years ago?). Cover, not so much, but it's still pretty good. I don't see what it has to do with the plot, but that's just me. Great idea for a story, though! Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:55:17 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_588712 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_588712 Lady_Indis_Dress I like the idea for the cover but the execution? Not so much. How about making the title and author name larger? Like at least the same size as the dots. And maybe the dots should be flowers (Marigolds, just a thought). Story sounds great. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:13:54 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_589109 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_589109 alice-in-vunderland Wow, very eye-catching! Great work, as always :) Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:56:27 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_591252 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_591252 Ingrid- No, this absolutely isn't my favorite. But a great plot, though. (: Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:52:48 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_593762 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_593762 caseycatherine One of my favorites so far! Love the color, and I think the man screaming among the dots (aka marigolds) is great. I would totally pick this one off the shelf. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:14:44 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_594379 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_594379 T2000 I can really see that this guy designs for Vintage - which are some of the best covers being put out there at the moment. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:41:31 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_594971 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_594971 ADCurtindolph I love the story synopsis, and the cover concept is good, but I felt the title and author's name should be made more prominent and the brightness and repetitiveness of the yellow dots made my eyes cross. I would suggest less circles and making them (and the random face) a bit bigger and enlarging the title. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:53:45 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_601071 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_601071 thesilent I for one adore the cover. It's very fun while still being incredibly clean and simple. The story sounds fantastic and I hope that one day I get the chance to read it! Well done, to both writer and artist. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:19:29 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_602673 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_602673 soylattemom The title was the first thing I saw. I think the cover absolutely conveys the synopsis perfectly! All the yellow dots are the marigolds, multiplied. And the tiny black and white head shows how he kind of gets lost in his project. Like the project takes on a life of its own, and completely takes over his life. He is screaming, or yelling, to portray his loss of control. I totally get it. Genius. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:18:37 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_621259 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_621259 lycaenide I love this one! That colour is beautiful, especially with the grey. I like the typeface and the positioning of the title too. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:31:21 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_621468 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_621468 tsimbat I love the cover and the synopsis. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:18:30 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_629103 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_629103 grenouille I simply love this one. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:30:47 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_639529 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=1#forum_thread_comment_639529 Meiveva Sirenice I love the cover! The face is just brilliant. However, the plot sounds almost exactly like a book I read as a child called "Miss Rumphius". Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:08:06 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_715905 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_715905 Ariana Knight The cover... not my fave, but the story, now that is something I would enjoy reading. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:36:27 -0800 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_827612 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/30-covers-30-days/threads/30337?page=2#forum_thread_comment_827612 Seaquille A very low-effort design. Title and author's name difficult to find. Artistic value - nil. I did like the idea that the artist tried to get across, of one golden seed reproduced over and over again. This is one of those covers that I wonder why the artist didn't just leave off his own attempt - so little thought was put into it anyway - and just use the author's synapses on the front. It would definitely have been more helpful to the author that way. 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