Don’t judge a book by it’s cover
September 29, 2008
Bike To Work Cover
Well thankfully it’s human nature to disagree with that comment! (I say thankfully because we’d be out of a job!)
Carlton Reid has offered his book cover up for some feedback. This is a great idea which I admire, and a great way to gather some opinions before print (there’s not an awful lot you can do afterwards!). You can’t please all of the people all of the time, and I don’t envy Carlton’s job of sifting through the various comments! Bit worried he’ll end up with Frankenstein’s monster but from his replies so far, I think he has a fantastic attitude towards the task in hand.
Anyway, I like to try and illustrate my points, 1000 words etc, so here’s my 2 pennies worth! Tell us what you think! Or better still, tell Carlton!!
I love your design, esp the heart. But I really, really want people on the cover, not just a graphic.
I have put the cover photograph out to tender, and might take a stab myself if the UK keeps its current nice weather.
As I said, I love your graphic. Perhaps we could use it as a cover icon and inside the book, too. How much would you like for the design work? Email me carltonreidATmac.com
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