The publisher liked the bottom layout from the first comps and wanted a few other options that had a similar feel. The first group of comps looked too much like fiction so these comps are more traditional and scholarly.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Philadelphia Stories [revised comps]
Samuel Otter : Oxford University Press
The publisher liked the bottom layout from the first comps and wanted a few other options that had a similar feel. The first group of comps looked too much like fiction so these comps are more traditional and scholarly.
The publisher liked the bottom layout from the first comps and wanted a few other options that had a similar feel. The first group of comps looked too much like fiction so these comps are more traditional and scholarly.
Ritual and Remembrance in the Ecuadorian Andes [revised comps]
Rachel Corr : University of Arizona Press
We are sticking with the metallic gold and black combo but I tweaked the type and image crop from the first round of comps. These two are under consideration.
We are sticking with the metallic gold and black combo but I tweaked the type and image crop from the first round of comps. These two are under consideration.
We Are an Indian Nation [revised comps]
Jeffery P. Shepherd : University of Arizona Press
The publisher requested a more traditional, scholarly approach than the first round of comps. The blue and orange roughs are under consideration.
The publisher requested a more traditional, scholarly approach than the first round of comps. The blue and orange roughs are under consideration.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The American Slave Narrative [comps]
Julia Lee : Oxford University Press
The research for the layouts was intensive, but really fun. Several new books on the market are filled with loads of eye candy and they helped spur along my ideas. I especially enjoyed flipping through the Handy Book of Artistic Printing. For this academic title I tried to emulate traditional Victorian style, but with a twist. This project is currently under review.
The research for the layouts was intensive, but really fun. Several new books on the market are filled with loads of eye candy and they helped spur along my ideas. I especially enjoyed flipping through the Handy Book of Artistic Printing. For this academic title I tried to emulate traditional Victorian style, but with a twist. This project is currently under review.
"Go Down, Old Hannah" [comps]
Naomi Mitchell Carrier : University of Texas Press
The painting was supplied by the author and the project is under review.
The painting was supplied by the author and the project is under review.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Singing to the Plants
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Tibetan Ritual
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
American Modernism and Depression Documentary
Jeff Allred : Oxford University Press
These are comps presented a few weeks ago. The author supplied the image and asked for a design with a cinematic feel. The bottom comp takes that cue too literally but something about the circle appealed to me. The top comp is the approved design.
These are comps presented a few weeks ago. The author supplied the image and asked for a design with a cinematic feel. The bottom comp takes that cue too literally but something about the circle appealed to me. The top comp is the approved design.
Friday, March 27, 2009
The Occult Life of Things
edited by Fernando Santos-Granero : University of Arizona Press
The author requested multiple images and the use of the fabric shown on his final cover design. So, I edited down the images and paired the busy weave of the fabric and photos with a clean palette and modern typography. Thankfully this mix hit the right balance with both the author and client.
The author requested multiple images and the use of the fabric shown on his final cover design. So, I edited down the images and paired the busy weave of the fabric and photos with a clean palette and modern typography. Thankfully this mix hit the right balance with both the author and client.
Atlas of Coastal Ecosystems
edited by Markes E. Johnson & Jorge Ledesma-Vazquez
University of Arizona Press
University of Arizona Press
Reflections in Place
Donna Deyhle : University of Arizona Press
Happily another cover project with Emmi Whitehorse imagery came my way this month. The author and artist are friends so the project arrived with this image. The art lends itself to a poetic treatment (I have designed two poetry books using other Whitehorse paintings) but this is a scholarly text with interviews of Navajo women; so, I kept the palette neutral and utilized a more traditional placement of typography to better reflect the scholarship contained within.
Happily another cover project with Emmi Whitehorse imagery came my way this month. The author and artist are friends so the project arrived with this image. The art lends itself to a poetic treatment (I have designed two poetry books using other Whitehorse paintings) but this is a scholarly text with interviews of Navajo women; so, I kept the palette neutral and utilized a more traditional placement of typography to better reflect the scholarship contained within.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Role of Play in Human Development
Anthony D. Pellegrini : Oxford University Press
The final cover.
The final cover.
Chiefs, Scribes & Ethnographers
James Howe : University of Texas Press
The author had an original mola created for the cover imagery. The first comp is a more typical way to utilize the imagery and suits the subject well and ultimately was the chosen design for the final. The second comp was more of an experiment to see how else I could use the embroidered piece and still be true to the spirit of the piece and the content of the book.
The author had an original mola created for the cover imagery. The first comp is a more typical way to utilize the imagery and suits the subject well and ultimately was the chosen design for the final. The second comp was more of an experiment to see how else I could use the embroidered piece and still be true to the spirit of the piece and the content of the book.
Friday, February 13, 2009
The Role of Play in Human Development [comps]
Anthony D. Pellegrini : Oxford University Press
A medical textbook that needed a serious, professional look while also reflecting the subject of play. These are the three ideas presented. Middle comp was selected and in undergoing some typographic revisions.
A medical textbook that needed a serious, professional look while also reflecting the subject of play. These are the three ideas presented. Middle comp was selected and in undergoing some typographic revisions.
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