Comments on: The Making of a Book Cover https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/ Literary Agent Tue, 13 May 2025 22:20:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Rebekah https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41477 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:26:55 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41477 >Oh I must add, that we were asked what we thought of the cover, and I think that if Melanie and I had hated it, I'm sure the publisher would have discussed it. But, we both love it! AND, my skills do not lie in the visual arts. I know what I like, but I don't know how to get it out on "paper."

]]> By: Rebekah https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41476 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:25:29 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41476 >I recently wrote a book, and had no say at all over the cover. This was strange for me. I wanted to have some input, but since I had no choice, I released this process and hoped that the intent of the book would be clear to the graphic designer….and it was! I love the cover. My co-editor and I got a glimpse of the book cover a month before its was released to the public…and to public opinion. I love it! I could never have come up with the vibe that our graphic designer captured, and from the cover it appears that he took the time to read the book. The book is called Just Moms: Conveying Justice in an Unjust World, and I think it is very ironic that a man and not a mom came up with the perfect cover fit for our book. But, Rachelle, I'd love your opinion. If you'd like to take a peak at the cover and give an initial reaction….please do.

http://www.barclaypress.com/bookstore/product.php?productid=3401

]]> By: John Stipa https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41475 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:05:33 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41475 >Great article Monica, great insight. What advice can you give to authors that self publish?

]]> By: Monica Lee https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41441 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:02:28 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41441 >Hi Kathryn…I could not agree more. I want to read the books! I have had publishers that just won't give them up…are too busy whatever. Sometimes the manuscript is not done. It's weird. I am so bothered when I read a book that does not match the cover.

]]> By: Kathryn Packer Roberts https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41440 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 20:46:30 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41440 >I love these covers. Very cute.

That only thing that worries me in this process is that the cover artist may not ever read the book. She said SOMETIMES she does. But you also said that authors get to put some input into the idea at first? The thing that I'm concerned about are those book covers that end up not making sense according to the story. For example that book, LIAR by Justine Larbalestier that originally had a white girl on the cover when in fact the MC was black.

Do Publishers pay attention to details like that or are they more concerned in having a cover that attracts attention?

]]> By: KO: The Insect Collector https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41439 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:54:46 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41439 >Erin rocks, and that cover is just adorable!!! Thanks for sharing the process, Monica- very cool.

]]> By: Beth https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41438 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:21:32 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41438 >Love to see your creative process. Thanks for sharing it. : ) Beth

]]> By: Loree Huebner https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41437 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:20:58 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41437 >Awesome artwork, Monica. Nice job. Really stands out. Interesting process. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Dara https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41436 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:46:38 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41436 >I LOVE that cover–it's so me right now (I eat two scoops of chocolate ice cream nearly every night due to the pregnancy cravings).

I need to find this book…even though I'm nearing the end of my second trimester, this looks like a fun read!

]]> By: Tamika: https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41435 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:43:18 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41435 >Aw, pickles and ice cream bring back pleasant memories! Love this cover art Monica!

Since I have zero artistic ability I'm happy to hand my book over to the professionals. Thank God for giving us all our own unique gift!

Thanks for taking us behind the scenes- great stuff.

]]> By: CraftyMama https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41434 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:38:34 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41434 >I always wondered how covers were designed! This one looks great!

]]> By: Casey https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41433 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:38:04 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41433 >And what a GREAT cover!

That was a fascinating post! I really didn't know what went into making a cover (I know I just loooove the ones we have here in the CBA. :). So thank you for giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse! It was great. 🙂

]]> By: Laura https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41432 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:33:12 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41432 >Monica,
Super cute cover! Thanks for sharing the process. We actually recently interviewed one of the cover designers at Cedar Fort on our blog and she also gave some fun insights into how she designs covers. I love seeing behind the scenes and watching something go from an idea to final product. Keep up the awesome work.

Laura J.

]]> By: Timothy Fish https://rachellegardner.com/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41431 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:02:39 +0000 http://rachellegardner.flywheelsites.com/2011/03/the-making-of-a-book-cover/#comment-41431 >Good job. The cover seems very appropriate for the book.

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