I really like it - the colour, the birds, the drop of blood. So different from the UK covers. It reminds me of paperback thrillers from the sixties and seventies, sharp. I'm wondering what the German publishers will go for. The US cover is very different again.
I love that another creative person gets to use the book as a jumping of point for their own art. I think it encourages people to speculate more, ask questions about where the character is walking and why? What about the magical glow?The UK paperback is less mysterious, I think and more related to a moment in the book. Here the font of the words tells a story all of its own.
I didn't have a say in the covers, though my opinion was sought. What can I add? I'd be pretty defensive if one of the artists concerned made me change the words! What do I know about selling a book? I think all three, in their own way, are eye-catching. My favourite will probably always be the hardback, and I love what they are hoping to do with book 2. Very classy stuff, I'll post when I can.
The covers all look great. I work in publishing and covers are very much a collaboration between editors, designers and marketing people, but as editors we really have to let the marketing people lead. The seem to have done the job with your book!
ReplyDeleteI am fascinated with other arts, ones I'm much less able in! I hope they do the job when the books come out. Rx
ReplyDeleteRebecca, huge congratulations on having your book published. These covers are beautiful. I know my daughters will love reading The Secrets of Life and Death. It is right up their street. I am thrilled for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna! I do hope they enjoy the book...
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