| February 11, 2008
This is probably one of the best executed covers when it comes to visually interpreting the title. The drop has a UV gloss varnish. This is a poetry book that I think derives from the concept of a nursing mother or nurse.
Designed by David Drummond Drummond's Blog
I just talked to Drummond about this cover and he states the following:
"Admittedly this was a tough one to find a way of illustrating a “nursing mother” without being graphic or overly sentimental. Whenever I am working on a cover design I always try to find the simplest expression of an idea and to present it in an unusual way. I wanted all the focus to be on the white drop on the red background which is why I pushed the type down to the bottom. This cover wouldn’t have worked without the spot UV varnish and I must say I have an amazing client who will add more to the budget for the sake of the design. I had done another poetry cover, “The Silver Palace Restaurant”, which also uses a spot varnish in a similar way. The whole cover is matte with the spot UV applied only on the butter melting on the pan."
Thanks David!
Tags: book cover, book jacket, david drummond
Topic: Graphic Design
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Nate Salciccioli
on February 11, 2008 “Wow. Such a simple concept, but it really works, especially for a book about poetry (where anything too specific wouldn't and couldn't apply to all the content therein). The decision to tie in so closely with the title was a smart one.” |
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Tim Green
on February 11, 2008 “This exemplifies what good cover design is all about. This simple image powerfully expresses the title and hits the reader head on. You can't help but be drawn in. Way to get the most out of a spot gloss!” |
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Jeff Miller
on February 11, 2008 “White is the new black. I agree with everything that Nate and Tim said. I would like to touch this book cover in person.” |
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Jason Gabbert
on February 11, 2008 “Jeff had said something really well earlier. He said that this cover was something that inspired him to be abstract yet very literal, something difficult to actually execute, it's a very fine line from being overly one or the other.” |
