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.
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.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Murder by Accident
Jody Enders : University of Chicago Press
Final cover after an extensive search to find the right medieval sword. We were hoping to find one that was jewel-encrusted but without springing for a photo shoot this is as close as we could come. I think the angle of the sword on the first rough was more effective, but it simply wasn't the right time-period for this scholarly title.
This is under review. Alternate cover with silhouette is below.
Final cover after an extensive search to find the right medieval sword. We were hoping to find one that was jewel-encrusted but without springing for a photo shoot this is as close as we could come. I think the angle of the sword on the first rough was more effective, but it simply wasn't the right time-period for this scholarly title.
This is under review. Alternate cover with silhouette is below.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Plague Writing in Early Modern England
Ernest B. Gilman : University of Chicago Press
Final cover with deleted subtitle (a rarity in university books!)
Final cover with deleted subtitle (a rarity in university books!)
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Plague Writing in Early Modern England [comps]
Ernest B. Gilman : University of Chicago Press
This project is still under review. I was asked to provide three different approaches. The first features a painting from inside the book that editorial felt was suitable for the project; the image had to be cropped to fit the trim of the book so I have the bottom showing a detail of the dead and the top showing the angels of salvation. The second cover features a detail from one of the historic flyers contained in the book which were all very graphic and interesting to use. And, the third cover is a stock image of Black Plague skulls -- I overlaid this bleak image with delicate red crosses.
This project is still under review. I was asked to provide three different approaches. The first features a painting from inside the book that editorial felt was suitable for the project; the image had to be cropped to fit the trim of the book so I have the bottom showing a detail of the dead and the top showing the angels of salvation. The second cover features a detail from one of the historic flyers contained in the book which were all very graphic and interesting to use. And, the third cover is a stock image of Black Plague skulls -- I overlaid this bleak image with delicate red crosses.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Family Ranch
Linda Hussa : University of Nevada Press
The photograph was provided by Madelaine Graham Blake and I have learned over the years that when you have a nice photograph the best thing to do is get out of its way.
The photograph was provided by Madelaine Graham Blake and I have learned over the years that when you have a nice photograph the best thing to do is get out of its way.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Child Poverty and Inequality
Duncan Lindsey : Oxford University Press
The publisher provided the image and it was a challenge to marry the seriousness of the subject with the playfulness of the image. Isolating moments by cropping the image seemed to hit the right balance.
The publisher provided the image and it was a challenge to marry the seriousness of the subject with the playfulness of the image. Isolating moments by cropping the image seemed to hit the right balance.
Redesigning Social Inquiry
Charles C. Ragin : University of Chicago Press
The author provided the abstract painting. I introduced the circle art to play off the Venn diagram circles within the text. It is a busy cover but seems to suit the subject.
The author provided the abstract painting. I introduced the circle art to play off the Venn diagram circles within the text. It is a busy cover but seems to suit the subject.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Emma Goldman, Volumes 1 & 2
A Documentary History of the American Years
edited by Candace Falk : University of Illinois Press
The set is being reissued by Illinois in paperback and I hope that the texts find new readers. I was fascinated to learn more about this independent thinker.
edited by Candace Falk : University of Illinois Press
The set is being reissued by Illinois in paperback and I hope that the texts find new readers. I was fascinated to learn more about this independent thinker.
Tudor Autobiography
Meredith Anne Skura : University of Chicago Press
Another hand-colored image. This time I used my favorite German watercolor set. The pans are getting so low that I think I will soon treat myself to another one and pass the well-used set onto my kids.
Another hand-colored image. This time I used my favorite German watercolor set. The pans are getting so low that I think I will soon treat myself to another one and pass the well-used set onto my kids.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Creative Power [comps]
edited by Micki McGee : Columbia University Press
An interesting volume on the politics and art inside the gates of Yaddo in upstate New York. The book will accompany an exhibit of Yaddo artists. I proposed a more political angle that showed a mock-up of a flag with a detail of the gate to play off the art and politics in the book, but the title needed to be downplayed so I am now working with a more straightforward solution and I used a monochromatic treatment for the title to push is back a bit. Still under review, so we'll see.
UPDATE: The project was ultimately placed with another designer after the title changed and an image change were requested. See the final cover here.
An interesting volume on the politics and art inside the gates of Yaddo in upstate New York. The book will accompany an exhibit of Yaddo artists. I proposed a more political angle that showed a mock-up of a flag with a detail of the gate to play off the art and politics in the book, but the title needed to be downplayed so I am now working with a more straightforward solution and I used a monochromatic treatment for the title to push is back a bit. Still under review, so we'll see.
UPDATE: The project was ultimately placed with another designer after the title changed and an image change were requested. See the final cover here.
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