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Cover redesign
I'm redesigning the cover of The Measure of the Man. The first draft at right gives you an idea of the direction I'm going.
The antique drawing of a 16th-century Portuguese carrack lets readers know the time period, and the blood-dripping title font, the dark edges, and the fire suggest violence.
The cover redesign was spurred by the upcoming release of the audiobook for The Measure of a Man. I'll announce it when it's available.
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Several people have told me that the current cover at left, which shows Flores Island (where the story takes place) and only hints at the plot with a few drops of blood and the black carrack, did not look dark enough. Cover design is tough. I liked the contrast between the beautiful island and the blood dripping from the title, but apparently it was too subtle.
1 comment:
I think the new cover is better, but I hardly ever pay attention to covers myself. I know that's not the case with most folks.
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