tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post8559489756454890711..comments2023-10-30T15:13:22.680+00:00Comments on Strictly Writing: Leaving a little something to the imaginationDThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-63726937080159165472012-08-15T23:55:32.923+01:002012-08-15T23:55:32.923+01:00Wow, thanks!Wow, thanks!Thrifty Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953258144769716787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-51516498765580370462012-08-15T22:19:01.772+01:002012-08-15T22:19:01.772+01:00Yeah, I actually did a project on Fernanda Brussi,...Yeah, I actually did a project on Fernanda Brussi, the artist behind the covers.<br />Most, if not all, of her work feature figures. She has an amazing talent ^_^<br />You should look up some of her work! This is her portfolio, on Deviantart:<br /><br />http://gilraen-ar-feiniel.deviantart.com/Morrigan Dubhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849387597800823935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-90606074252949673532012-08-15T12:39:07.459+01:002012-08-15T12:39:07.459+01:00Thanks for the comments. Morrigan I agree that the...Thanks for the comments. Morrigan I agree that the Fallen series is a good example of figures being used well on covers, I really like how they look. Thrifty Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10953258144769716787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-21418356376621726192012-08-15T02:10:13.857+01:002012-08-15T02:10:13.857+01:00I freakin' love book covers! I want to design ...I freakin' love book covers! I want to design them as a living when I'm older, or at least work in the process. :)<br /><br />The Fallen series by Lauren Kate have gorgeously dark covers designed by Fernanda Brussi, a Young Brazilian woman. Each feature the main female character, Luce, of the novels, however, they never show her face, which I love.<br /><br />Another series of books in which I love the covers is by Becca Fitzpatrick which star either Patch, Nora or both of them through out the series. These two characters are portrayed well in the covers, through stance & posture. Yet, again their faces aren't shown clearly.<br /><br />Also, the Need series by Carrie Jones just shows sections of the main character, Zara's face, though it doesn't exactly give away her true physical features, if you think about it (you'd have to read the series), yet does at the same time. Yes, I sound confusing, sorry lol! Anyway, they're eye catching & the images fit the character & the story line, in my opinion :)<br /><br />Loooooong comment! Sorry! Lol! I just love book covers. I think every great book should have a great cover. It should reflect the amazing adventure within its bindings. The multiple series I mentioned above do folllow my belief... Well, the Fallen series covers can be deceiving, I think. No offence to Lauren Kate, but I prefer Brussi's talent with photo manipulation. However, that could just be me!<br /><br />Okay, well, Im going to end this now, before I type any more! Haha! <br />Bye :)Morrigan Dubhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07849387597800823935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-43679790235070861522012-08-14T14:04:43.375+01:002012-08-14T14:04:43.375+01:00I've never liked to see any faces depicted on ...I've never liked to see any faces depicted on a book cover as, like Derek said, it spoils the imagination. I don't mind a few limbs or half a body or something but to me, if I'm being given a face then I feel a bit cheated and hand-held.Debs Ricciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04187829719387642487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-67646533084597754522012-08-14T10:37:10.431+01:002012-08-14T10:37:10.431+01:00I think a few details help to make the characters ...I think a few details help to make the characters distinct, but describing anyone in detail can rob us of the pleasure of imagination. <br /><br />I favour a cover that suggests the themes or flavour of a book, without depicting the people. It's probably different for another genre such as romance.<br /><br />An interesting parallel is in films, where a main character can be played by different actors while still embodying the spirit of the script or original novel, such as Jack Ryan, John Connor, Robert Hannay, or Bruce Wayne. DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.com