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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/146/146621/attachment_146621765 "\"It should use a couple bright/bold colors to stand out, catch attention, and convey clearly the purpose and subject of the book.\"
The author presented various examples for nonfic books in the market and Fatal Conveniences by Darin Olien caught my eye with its usage of 3D elements.
Using 3D software, I decided to have most of cover info on a bottle of pills that seemingly not printed perfectly to showcase the idea of the book—that something is off yet dismissed.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132548/attachment_132548303 "It's a thriller based on four characters chasing each other from West Europe to Istanbul and then to Tokyo. It is written in Turkish that is to be later translated into English and German
The main idea was to get something represents:
・The story takes place in multiple places across the globe but without being too busy.
—That's why I only went with 2 places who looked very different in both culture and looks
・Also highlighting features like \"going towards unknown\" \"invitation to something mysterious.
—Warping the whole scene into the center framing the title.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132699/attachment_132699269 "A guy with gun and sword/axe in dark VR fantasy world—grimly told but with a bit of humor.
I did this for fun actually.
That's all.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/138/138151/attachment_138151916 "I decided to create a humanoid creature that has animal elements combining both normal human parts and exposed bones in unnatural ways to emphasize the lack of control or lack of recognition of one's body.
To emphasize this even furthermore, I made it like it's disintegrating.
Using greenish yellow color as background considering it's almost the universal color for fear (+ the huge eye of the rabbit adds more to the uneasiness) coupled with a gradient of darker brown mixed with orange for the humanoid being signifying both the loss of control eating away at the victims as well as the possible anger upon recognizing something we consider as our own is not in our own control.
I also took into account your publisher's iconic spine which takes part of the front and back cover in mind and the mockup as well.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/108/108390/attachment_108390399 "It's an action adventure book with girl power, so mainly teenage girls will read it, so I decided on a heroine as theme.
Also, the author wanted a minimalistic approach,")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/139/139775/attachment_139775473 "\"A dark but romantic vibe, like hands reaching toward each other and one is half translucent skeletal hand of a man and the other is a young woman's hand, maybe like a red glow between them\"
I decided to conjure up an artistic image of gloominess based on the author's idea. Something which is closer to a poster or artwork than a cover for a book and the blurry-3D-ish text accents the sadness of the featured uncanny romance.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132769/attachment_132769000 "Book description
Former gangster, Bruno Marchesi, toes the line of sanity as he pursues a real life. He takes a normal job working for an evil CEO; he must fight against the wishes of his mental illness, as it begs him to teach his boss a twisted lesson on ethics.
Target audience
Young adults and adults who aren't triggered by suicidal situations, addiction, organized crime, and violence. This book is as dark as it can possibly get, having been inspired by Sopranos and Joker. Think black, blood, and a book about a schizophrenic man struggling with drugs, hallucinating demons that beg him to kill. The cover should be dark and ominous.
*****
The author simply wanted madness.
This one is about \"distortion\"
Using the provided author photo as base to get it all jumbled up.
Distortion of sanity
Distortion of reality
Distortion of one's thoughts
Lack of ability to recognize oneself.
With the title scribbled emphasizing \"insanity\"")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132768/attachment_132768932 "Book description:
Former gangster, Bruno Marchesi, toes the line of sanity as he pursues a real life. He takes a normal job working for an evil CEO; he must fight against the wishes of his mental illness, as it begs him to teach his boss a twisted lesson on ethics.
Target audience:
Young adults and adults who aren't triggered by suicidal situations, addiction, organized crime, and violence. This book is as dark as it can possibly get, having been inspired by Sopranos and Joker. Think black, blood, and a book about a schizophrenic man struggling with drugs, hallucinating demons that beg him to kill. The cover should be dark and ominous.
*****
The author simply wanted madness.
The white face with B.H.M is the MC's demon design")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132769/attachment_132769056 "Book description
Former gangster, Bruno Marchesi, toes the line of sanity as he pursues a real life. He takes a normal job working for an evil CEO; he must fight against the wishes of his mental illness, as it begs him to teach his boss a twisted lesson on ethics.
Target audience
Young adults and adults who aren't triggered by suicidal situations, addiction, organized crime, and violence. This book is as dark as it can possibly get, having been inspired by Sopranos and Joker. Think black, blood, and a book about a schizophrenic man struggling with drugs, hallucinating demons that beg him to kill. The cover should be dark and ominous.
*****
The author simply wanted madness.")
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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/136/136391/attachment_136391633 "After looking through the provided covers as well as other 80's horror novel covers and movie posters or modern designs influenced by the era aesthetics.
I incorporated elements of that era like warped text with bevel.
Using the popular black-red color scheme while creases and grains are giving it a retro vibe.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/135/135591/attachment_135591116 "Examining the cover examples provided, I could see an inclination towards non-fiction like history books/memoirs and can see why since it's half-historical events and half-fiction.
However, I wanted to include fiction readers somehow without going for movie-like visuals so I opt for something in between \"The Guns of August\" (one of the covers provided) silhouettes' visuals and the dramatic nature of fiction.")
About
A storytelling lover, who decided to make covers for one of the things he loves the most—books.
That's exactly why I prefer telling stories through my covers.
I have a soft spot for unique and absurd styles, and I usually prefer simple covers (at least, till I don't).
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Member since:
September 15, 2017
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