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STATUS: Haven't had a good video to share in a while. This one is worth the wait.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? DON'T GO by Yaz
Chip Kidd is a legend in this industry. Video is not short but worth every minute of your time. It's a small glimpse into the brilliance of mind it takes to create a truly amazing cover. And I'll give you a hint. It's not about bells and whistles. It's about text.
As it should be. Enjoy!
13 Comments on Friday Funnies - Anatomy of Book Cover Design, last added: 9/8/2012
I watched this a few weeks ago, shortly after deciding to officially open for business as a cover artist, and fell in love. He is inspiring, and probably a blast to work with.
Wow. I kept trying to turn my attention to other things but I had to quickly reopen the tab to see his finished designs. That was so compelling and fascinating. It is a joy to know that book designers consider both the story and how a ready will interact with their product. This man does brilliant work. Thank you so much for sharing.
thank you for posting this. I loved this inside look on book cover design - brilliant! I also adored his blunt commentary on ebooks...I not so secretly agree with him!
Thanks for posting this. I'm working on a title and cover for the second book in a series and I knew I didn't like my idea very much, but after viewing this video I *know* it's wrong. It would be the equivalent of the labeled picture of the apple. :) It's encouragement to keep digging for a better idea.
The guy's a hoot, but a genius designer too. Really interesting, thank you.
I watched this a few weeks ago, shortly after deciding to officially open for business as a cover artist, and fell in love. He is inspiring, and probably a blast to work with.
That was great! Inspiring and funny
Brilliant! Thanks for posting!
Heh. When you said "not short" I expected a good half hour.
Thank you for posting this. He's amazing and so funny.
Thanks for the link. That was super informative.
Fascinating, thank you. I especially liked the story about the 'ruined' batch of "Dry".
Wow. I kept trying to turn my attention to other things but I had to quickly reopen the tab to see his finished designs. That was so compelling and fascinating. It is a joy to know that book designers consider both the story and how a ready will interact with their product. This man does brilliant work. Thank you so much for sharing.
thank you for posting this. I loved this inside look on book cover design - brilliant! I also adored his blunt commentary on ebooks...I not so secretly agree with him!
Thanks for posting this. I'm working on a title and cover for the second book in a series and I knew I didn't like my idea very much, but after viewing this video I *know* it's wrong. It would be the equivalent of the labeled picture of the apple. :) It's encouragement to keep digging for a better idea.
I may have to link to this - at least the last part - when friends ask me to explain why I don't want an e-reader.
"But it's so convenient!"
"Yes, but the feel and the look and the smell and the... here, just watch this."
I loved this. This guy was fun to watch on screen, and he makes you think and appreciate what book designers do.