If you look closely, you can see that the body of the whale on the cover is comprised of elements and textures from several of my illustrations. This is a beautiful way to integrate the sometimes disparate feel of the illustrations into a cohesive and symbolic whole, and in some ways even mirrors the complex structure of the novel itself. I really liked the old cover, but I absolutely love this new one.
hi matt (owing you one...)
ReplyDeletei've ordered two copies (soft, which i favor; for me and as gift) of the old book. if you love the new cover, then it's got to be all right - tho i had grown kind of attached to the old one. the adventure continues, right?
fondly, lizzy
Super, super cool....can't wait!
ReplyDeleteHoly calzone! I dig the new cover much more. :) I know we had talked about it - so rad.
ReplyDeleteHey Lizzy! I did like the old cover design quite a bit, definitely, but I am really smitten with how this new design so skillfully weaves elements and colors and textures from many different illustrations into one almost quilt-like whole. I'm stunned they were able to do the entire thing digitally too.
ReplyDeleteHannah, I know! Less than 6 months until the book is finally out!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I am really happy with this one, Kyle. Although I will always wonder what the cover would have looked like had you designed it.
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