Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Umbra trade cover fight

I usually end up fighting for a long time with a cover for a trade paper back (I did something like 8 revisions for the trade to Queen & Country, Vol. 6). Umbra is no exception. PLUS, we have offers from 3 other countries to put out translated versions so I want a really strong, iconic cover.

Anyway, here are a few initial attempts. The bit on the left side is the spine. Normally I try and design the entire book cover at once (front, spine, and back) but I'm only showing the front and spine here for now.

You may not be able to tell, but on the first version the light source is a head lamp the figure is wearing.

Many, MANY more revisions to go through and new ideas to cook up.




Best,
Mike
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11 comments:

  1. Ryan Cody9:21 AM

    Hey Mike, my 2 cents for what it's worth, I like the second one better, but I'm afraid it might be overkill with the chick in the boat,on the cover art,logo and spine.

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  2. Mike Hawthorne10:27 AM

    I think you're right. It bothered me that she was on the cover to #1 twice, but I forgot when I did this mock.

    Thanks, BTW.

    Mike

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  3. John G5:15 PM

    Post more!

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  4. Mike Hawthorne6:33 AM

    Will do ;)

    mike

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  5. Daniel Hardesty4:48 PM

    My vote's in for the second, love the skull and creepy nature of it.

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  6. Mike Hawthorne5:39 PM

    Yeah, definately using a start or something. This is hella' rough.

    Thanks!
    Mike

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  7. Dario Brizuela3:37 PM

    Great work in this Blog Mike!!
    I hope Steve send me book of Umbra!!:)
    Here i send you the link of my Blog!
    http://dario-brizuela.blogspot.com/

    All the best!
    Dario.

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  8. Will7:31 PM

    Great blog and great stuff!
    Linked it to my faves

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  9. Mike Hawthorne12:40 PM

    Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments. You'll see a lot more of this cover, as I fight it out.

    Good to hear from you, Dario! Hope all is well!

    Mike

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  10. Ivan Brandon4:58 PM

    2nd one, for sure.

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  11. Mike Hawthorne7:21 PM

    ¡Gracias!

    Mike

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