book cover / section page

[DLKeur]

I'm doing two books, one in an artgroup with five other artists, and one for my fans. This is, therefore, the cover for the solo book and the section leader for my section of the group book. I'd like critique, please, before I set it in concrete. (I have already fixed the scar on my face that looks like an 'S,' so don't fret that.) This is a mock-up before I final it.


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[ehoeveler]

The 'worlds' seem to be cracking open with life and imagination,
however the style, colors and size of your fonts completely overpower
your visual. I would go for a strong, yet simple font without the
gradient color. There's enough going on in the background without
the flashy look of your title. Subtitle should be smaller and again,
not so
ight. E

[beautifulbay]

Wow...this is beautiful. I can't say anything bad about it!

[Singular]

Very nice looking cover. However, I do agree with Elizabeth. There is a lot of competition going on. The image is beautiful. No need to overdo the title and subtitle. I also think that your signature and logo on the bottom right also compete too much.

So what's going to be in your book?

[Erika Takacs]

I like the colour scheme a lot, the transition from red to yellow tones and blue is nice and flowing. I'm not sure about the font style in the middle. I would try the simple white font on the bottom for the title to see how it looks. And I think your black and white photo is more artistic. But I'm sure you have your reasons why you picked the coloured one. Probably blends in better. What do you think?

[DLKeur]

To answer Singular's question about what will be in the book -- art, whimseys, snips and bits, poems, and writing for the single. In the artists' group book, same, except no writing beyond what belongs with each image.

I'm not going to comment on what you all are saying until everyone has had their say. Then I'll respond. That okay?

[Erika Takacs]

Sure. We can wait. On a second look, I guess the black and white photo wouldn't blend in. A colour version of it would be nice. But if you stay with this one, can you
ing it slightly closer to the centre? I think it would balance the image more. I agree with Joe on the logo and signature, blend it in more. Is the signature really necesarry? See how the logo looks without it, it seems distruptive.

[DLKeur]

Okay, second version, this one done portrait. fixed the signature and trademark, shifted things, changed the font for the title to something simpler. And your verdict is....

[Erika Takacs]

On the second one the simplified background looks better, the logo too. But to me the first one has a more approachable, friendlier atmosphere, and I think it is because of the landscape orientation.

[ehoeveler]

Hi, DL; I was wondering how you felt about this style
and color of font? ( Size could be a bit smaller maybe)
Please forgive the lousy background cut and
paste - your background looks really good - I only c
and p'd to cover the original title and subtitle. E

[Carmelo]

OK DL, I'm ready for the fury. Your book cover in the second rendering is quite effective in and of itself. I would suggest just the title, perhaps with a wider indigo left-hand shade to propel the gold letters forward. The splitting spheres are very effective and the surrounding colors work well. I would consider putting the portrait with subtitle and signature on the inside first page with an aura of your exquisite dark on blue swirl patterns.

[DLKeur]

Thanks, all. Will take it all under advisement. We're still working out the kinks with the other artists involved. It may be we're all going to go with a similar section page, so this will be a moot point. Thanks for your time and effort. I appreciate it.