An absolutely GREAT article, Brina (and Frank). Thanks for bringing it to us. I'll share in TNDJ tomorrow, but I'm also adding it to my Writers' Resources over on my main author website.
I always loved this style of covers. They reach out and grab the people browsing the books and gets them to look more closely at what is inside - or just buy it if this portrays what they are looking for to read. Something I would like to have on my books rather than the two- or three-color covers common in many modern books.
I really enjoyed the breakdown and pointing out some of the coordinating points! As a cover designer myself, as well as author, I'm in total agreement with you. The pulp (and western) covers are so fun to examine! I like the slightly modernized movie poster version you have as your cover. Kudos!
An absolutely GREAT article, Brina (and Frank). Thanks for bringing it to us. I'll share in TNDJ tomorrow, but I'm also adding it to my Writers' Resources over on my main author website.
I always loved this style of covers. They reach out and grab the people browsing the books and gets them to look more closely at what is inside - or just buy it if this portrays what they are looking for to read. Something I would like to have on my books rather than the two- or three-color covers common in many modern books.
I really enjoyed the breakdown and pointing out some of the coordinating points! As a cover designer myself, as well as author, I'm in total agreement with you. The pulp (and western) covers are so fun to examine! I like the slightly modernized movie poster version you have as your cover. Kudos!