Cover Advice

[Valmore Daniels]

I like the final version. Good job!

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Anyway, here's a rather less compressed JPG version. I'll be using this, I think, unless something else comes to me before I finish off the text.

I like the new look so much, I decided to re-do my cover for Kim, and also take the opportunity to up the graphics from 63KB to 127KB. Here's a before and after on the cover for Kim

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Well, this evening anyway. I found I was using the original proportions of the illustration, rather than 6x8, so I've fixed that. This has allowed me to increase the size of the text again, without taking away from the illustration. But perhaps I've overdone it?

Anyway, here's a rather less compressed JPG version. I'll be using this, I think, unless something else comes to me before I finish off the text.

As always, comments and/or suggestions are welcome.

How well does it look on a 6" eink screen? if it looks good, then I'd say go for it.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I like the new look so much, I decided to re-do my cover for Kim, and also take the opportunity to up the graphics from 63KB to 127KB. Here's a before and after on the cover for Kim

I would like the second one better if the background behind the author's name was transparent.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I would like the second one better if the background behind the author's name was transparent.

That is a good point. Unfortunately, I found that the background was so busy that it made the author's name hard to read. I might experiment again.

[alvico]

Can I be contrary and say I prefer the serif font? IMHO the serif reflects the era of the story much better. Sans serif seems a bit modern.

Cheers
Vicki

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by alvico

Can I be contrary and say I prefer the serif font? IMHO the serif reflects the era of the story much better. Sans serif seems a bit modern.

Cheers
Vicki

I must admit that having lived with it a bit, I think you may be right. (And I've said before how much I like your covers.)

I'm currently working on the glossary entries for Catriona (the sequel to Kidnapped), and also a cover for that, which I want to match (of course). I attach what I have so far. I think I'll certainly try again with serif fonts and see if I can reach a happy medium between appearance in thumbnail and full size.

[alvico]

I like both your cover images. It's just the font that's not quite right for me.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by alvico

I like both your cover images. It's just the font that's not quite right for me.

I've decided to take your advice and go back to a serif font. Here's what I'm going with. (For now!)

[alvico]

IMHO much better.

Cheers
Vicki

[sassanik]

Have you considered a lighter color for the authors name? It seems to blend a bit with the dress.

Amy

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by sassanik

Have you considered a lighter color for the authors name? It seems to blend a bit with the dress.

Amy

Yes, the colours are a problem. It was lighter originally and it still seemed to blend in with the dress. I'll give it another go at some point. Suggestions for colours welcome!

[alvico]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

Yes, the colours are a problem. It was lighter originally and it still seemed to blend in with the dress. I'll give it another go at some point. Suggestions for colours welcome!

Have you tried off-white or pale grey?