Hi,
Okay, here's number one. If you want to see other designers tear it apart, I've posted it on my cover blog.
Tricialee/Solita's book was a real challenge for me as I am not working with stock imagery and couldn't find any female wrestler images to my liking! I wanted the book to be somewhat effeminate though without being clichéd, and still be sort of serious as the protagonist deals with some weighty issues throughout her journey. I'm still not quite happy with the type treatment, so perhaps I'll come back and revisit it. Tricialee I hope you like it and good luck on your novel!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 13 42
Errrr... looks like I created duplicate threads. Lets post in this one.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 13 51
First comment! It was strange I came here to see if the first one was up and it wasn't. But it popped up after I looked at one of the threads and then backed out.
I like the splash of color!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 13 54
WOW!!
Thank you so much!!! I'm floored by this, being picked on the first day, holy crapola. I like the cover a lot -- it's got the classic wrestling pose yet it's got the geometric thing with it too. And I am in love with the typography, haha, gritty and noticeable! I understand how it was difficult to find the right female wrestler pictures... it's a testament to what I'm talking about in my novel, lol!
Thank you again, I'm seriously in a state of "EEEE." :D Good luck to everyone writing Nano!! Lots of hugs and love! I'm going to write steadily every day to the end!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 19
Love this cover! I really love the font and the contrast between the sepia and the color!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 22
Very nice. I am definitely coming to see each cover.
Cyn
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 29
I love this! its so cool and interesting. You are a very talented cover artist! I think I will have to look at each and everyone of them. They are so great!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 31
NICE. Great kick-off, fwis, and congrats Solita!
T.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 43
Nice! Can't wait to see what you have for tomorrow!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 47
I think I'll have to save my opinion till I've seen a few more. Seems to be quite good.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 14 48
wow. its amazing<3 love it(: Good luck everyone!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 15 05
Wow, it looks great! I'll be back tomorrow.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 15 09
That looks really good! Seriously. Excuse me for being random, but it reminds me of a postal stamp (could just be the edges, though).
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Nov 1, 2009 - 15 33
That looks sooo cool... Well done!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 15 35
Okay, I take back my previous, somewhat "mediocre" comment. It's actually fantastic. Now I've stared at it for a while, you've done a damn good job there. Very well done!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 15 51
Wow this is fantastic. I love the leg thing (I can't think of the right word right now) especially.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 15 53
I like it! I love the splash of color being the only real color on the cover! Seriously, you guys are incredibly talented! Can't wait to see what you do through the rest of the month!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 16 06
I've got to admit, when I first looked at it I could only think "What the heck?" but the more I look at it, the more I like it. If it was turned cover side out on the book shelf I would definitely stop, stare, and pick it up to try and figure out what it was about. Since that's what a cover is for, wonderful job!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 16 26
Most definitely a cover that would catch my eye!
Wonderful job.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 16 47
I love the splash of colour. I kinda don't get the geometric shapes, though...
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Nov 1, 2009 - 16 58
Very eye catching!!!
Congrats Solita!!!
----------Emma
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Nov 1, 2009 - 17 09
Fantastic! Congrats Solita! I'd definitely pick that book up in a store and find out what it's about.
----------Catie
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Nov 1, 2009 - 17 19
It's certainly very interesting, that's for sure. Congrats to Solita!
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Nov 1, 2009 - 19 06
Ohh. That sure is a nice design. Very different and definitely very interesting.
----------Congrats to you, Solita! =]
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Nov 1, 2009 - 19 25
Wow. LOVE the how the picture fades into the diamond shapes and what little color there is kind of draws your eye to it. All in all, very interesting.
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Nov 1, 2009 - 21 49
Interesting...but I wonder about the choice of male wrestlers when the book's about a female one.
Congratulations on being picked first, Tricialee!
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Nov 2, 2009 - 05 19
Nice work on the cover, I love the effect you aimed at on the text.
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Nov 2, 2009 - 09 55
This was great. I cannot wait to see the next one. You amaze me!!!
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Nov 2, 2009 - 10 02
I know those are just old school wrestler's shoes, but something about those flats and the shape and bend of the leg (of the guy who is being slammed), is feminine. If I hadn't paid attention to the torso that was connected I would have totally been fooled into thinking that was a woman.
I especially like the border; it makes it feel like I'm looking at an odd postage stamp.
I like it, and I'm completely jealous already! Too bad for me considering there are another 30 designs to go!
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Nov 2, 2009 - 11 04
great - i love this contest and what you've done with the book!
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Nov 2, 2009 - 11 18
Brilliant, it looks amazing. Can't wait to see the rest of them. Amazing job :)
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