tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post1528057840445049895..comments2024-02-11T03:10:57.646-05:00Comments on The Art Department: World Con. Artistic spheres of influence. And the future of book covers.Irene Gallohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-86460103543374602032009-08-30T13:13:14.473-04:002009-08-30T13:13:14.473-04:00I thought the graphic element for the new Hugo log...I thought the graphic element for the new Hugo logo was well done. But the typography with it... does not work. Sorry.<br /><br />My thought on the Hugo logo contest when it was first announced was that something that could multitask for letterheads, book cover stickers, etc, would need to be contained within a space that was either circular, square or rectangular (at or close to Golden Rectangle proportions).<br /><br />Combining a long, skinny element like the Hugo rocket with type that could be plain enough and large enough to work 1) together, and 2) at a variety of sizes within those shapes was, always, I thought, going to be a bitch.<br /><br />Some of the other entries linked to in comments to the winning-logo announcement worked, I thought, better than what was actually chosen.Brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293116210969876175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-85193151023037666142009-08-20T06:40:18.798-04:002009-08-20T06:40:18.798-04:00It must have been a riveting talk - thanks so much...It must have been a riveting talk - thanks so much for sharing. <br /><br />I wonder about the ebook format a lot. It sounds like it has kinks which have prevented more widespread popularity, but I think it's just a matter of time before an iPod equivalent (not necessarily by Mac) pops up. <br /><br />As for publishers paying for sketches to be included, in my limited experience it seems as though work-for-exposure is generally on the rise (not from Tor, I gather). Is it tougher to be a paid professional now, I wonder? An artist can cast a wide net online, but the downside seems to be more expectations of free work by up and comers.Glendon Mellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582347493421110738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-81013066687568151452009-08-19T20:20:39.142-04:002009-08-19T20:20:39.142-04:00As someone who is working towards being a cover ar...As someone who is working towards being a cover artist. This is the kind of article that makes me feel like the kid in "A Christmas Story" reading the letter he got with his secret decoder ring from the Orphan Annie Show. <br /><br />Thanks again.Aaron Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12666255348567629370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-29392557738511046362009-08-18T17:34:24.689-04:002009-08-18T17:34:24.689-04:00thanks for the info Irene! very informative.thanks for the info Irene! very informative.francisvallejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13930337957588595070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-53902905906335762732009-08-18T15:03:27.371-04:002009-08-18T15:03:27.371-04:00Irene, I think we should come up with a name! Twee...Irene, I think we should come up with a name! Tweet or facebook or talk about it with publishing people enough for it to become a 'thing'. There's no reason why it shouldn't have a name/category. This is a whole sub-genre of books feeling nameless and completely left out. This should be remedied. :-)tlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-21871908688226301392009-08-18T12:43:22.097-04:002009-08-18T12:43:22.097-04:00When I was a kid, they were simply called "il...When I was a kid, they were simply called "illustrated books."ceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228169390182512752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-15571102281789857712009-08-18T11:54:04.808-04:002009-08-18T11:54:04.808-04:00tara- I dont think there is a name for that. I wis...tara- I dont think there is a name for that. I wish there was. I think if it had a label people would know how to market it better. It seems to need a "Sales language", doesn;t it.Irene Gallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-37793158740551065222009-08-18T06:25:54.117-04:002009-08-18T06:25:54.117-04:00Yes, what a terrific wrap up. Thanks Irene.
And s...Yes, what a terrific wrap up. Thanks Irene.<br /><br />And speaking of books with interior illustrations oh publishing goddess - be they for YA or older markets - is there a *name* or categorization for this sort of illustrated novel? Mike Mignola's "Baltimore: Or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire" comes to mind. NOT the same format as a graphic novel by any means, but lots of yummy yummy interior illustrations... It is my favorite type of publication, but I am hampered a bit trying to talk about it since I don't know what to call it concretely...<br /><br />Can you help?tlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-62445642161550529332009-08-18T03:37:28.855-04:002009-08-18T03:37:28.855-04:00Fabulous post, thank you Irene!Fabulous post, thank you Irene!Dorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501401298131402275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-62014246726003212282009-08-17T13:11:10.100-04:002009-08-17T13:11:10.100-04:00There are many many many artists whose work deserv...There are many many many artists whose work deserves attention. Perhaps if these conventions, whose purpose is to highlight & promote science fiction/fantasy books/novellas/stories, would advertise/promote the art aspect more, the attendees/voters/public would pay more attention to the art, & the field of contenders would be broadened.<br /><br />I admire Donato's, & Stephan's, work on raising the public's consciousness of science fiction/fantasy art. Perhaps if more "name" artists would take a stand, the art aspect would receive "deservedly" wider recognition.ceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228169390182512752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-4658110223771260952009-08-17T12:57:49.154-04:002009-08-17T12:57:49.154-04:00Thanks, Bill. I was a little worried that the art ...Thanks, Bill. I was a little worried that the art stuff would get overlooked in such a long post. They are issues I have been meaning to write about fo a while. I might regret not making them two separate posts.Irene Gallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-28276464045531271432009-08-17T12:50:00.447-04:002009-08-17T12:50:00.447-04:00This is a great post Irene. Another reason we love...This is a great post Irene. Another reason we love you so much.billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02616075975131350091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-69392209515499111232009-08-17T11:30:39.784-04:002009-08-17T11:30:39.784-04:00Donato is amazing. But there are a some equally ac...Donato is amazing. But there are a some equally accomplished artists out there. I just think it's better to try to raise awareness of the rest of the field rather than pick-off worthy contenders.<br /><br />I say this while also admiring Donato's dedication to expanding the award. He's a good friend and he was the one that initiated our attempt to clarify the Art Hugo rules a few years back.Irene Gallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-59052224633353283952009-08-17T10:22:36.884-04:002009-08-17T10:22:36.884-04:00I can see where Donato is coming from. Let's f...I can see where Donato is coming from. Let's face it, as long as he is in the nominations list, no one, not even his friend Stephan (who bowed out this year), stands a chance of winning. He's just so darned good!ceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228169390182512752noreply@blogger.com