tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post6388032469368562238..comments2024-02-11T03:10:57.646-05:00Comments on The Art Department: Some CoversIrene Gallohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-61289659718217887812007-11-30T20:49:00.000-05:002007-11-30T20:49:00.000-05:00Drew - you;re not dreaming. I added them in this m...Drew - you;re not dreaming. I added them in this morning. Thanks for reminding me. I was being a lazy ass.<BR/><BR/>Mathew - Thanks for stopping by! Yeah, me and Al go way back. Next up, I want to get that guy that does those nice horse drawings in french caves.Irene Gallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-41067079226375405782007-11-30T18:17:00.000-05:002007-11-30T18:17:00.000-05:00You commissioned Albrecht Durer? I have to step it...You commissioned Albrecht Durer? I have to step it up a notch then, but the Vermeer studio doesn't seem to have an email address or phone number. Delft, here I come...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-10903468950121296632007-11-30T15:02:00.000-05:002007-11-30T15:02:00.000-05:00Were the artist credits edited in, or am I just le...Were the artist credits edited in, or am I just less blind in the middle of the afternoon? Thanks, either way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-35423240591036789322007-11-30T00:18:00.000-05:002007-11-30T00:18:00.000-05:00I understand, thanks Irene that makes sense.I understand, thanks Irene that makes sense.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032100172380743751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-85329616374159479752007-11-29T23:38:00.000-05:002007-11-29T23:38:00.000-05:00Each and every John Harris painting that graces th...Each and every John Harris painting that graces the cover of a Ben Bova book just gets better and better. I have no idea why the idea of reading those books intimidates me, but I hover over them every time I see one in the bookstore.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-91042886268440471692007-11-29T23:06:00.000-05:002007-11-29T23:06:00.000-05:00Irene - Who were the artists for each of those pai...Irene - Who were the artists for each of those paintings? Thanks!<BR/><BR/>HowardHoward Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978302312790244145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-45438681629984756092007-11-29T23:05:00.000-05:002007-11-29T23:05:00.000-05:00Hi Irene,I know I should probably know, but since ...Hi Irene,<BR/><BR/>I know I should probably know, but since I don't could you post who did which covers? That would be swell.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>--DrewAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-76843803477378614292007-11-29T21:47:00.000-05:002007-11-29T21:47:00.000-05:00Irene; It's okay...I'm sure I can find a larger ve...Irene; It's okay...I'm sure I can find a larger version elsewhere. ;)Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-35043162478894020912007-11-29T19:57:00.000-05:002007-11-29T19:57:00.000-05:00These images are all bigger when I put them into P...These images are all bigger when I put them into Photobucket – there is something I’m not getting right about file sizes. Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>Todd - It all depends on which market the books are going for. Some books can get away (from a Sales POV) with more subtle type designs and other can’t.Irene Gallohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440976373621593153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-85606823243998041482007-11-29T15:05:00.000-05:002007-11-29T15:05:00.000-05:00I'm intrigued by the cover of "Mars Life" & would ...I'm intrigued by the cover of "Mars Life" & would also be interested in seeing it up close & personal. I'll have to poke around the local bookstore for it.Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-6520973937729522912007-11-29T13:03:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:03:00.000-05:00I also think the fonts should not detract from the...I also think the fonts should not detract from the background paintings, it might be interesting if a publisher focused on showing off the art and intention of the story through the cover rather than spotlight the title which seems to take up most of the page.(although i know you are trying to sell books, i think this approach is heavy handed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032100172380743751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983073.post-86759854744461475052007-11-29T13:00:00.000-05:002007-11-29T13:00:00.000-05:00Those are pretty cool although i think the summer ...Those are pretty cool although i think the summer palace is out of place with the background image. Is that the font and color for the series? Not sure, but i don't think it fits with the image, 2 different styles, plus the color is a bit off. The autumn war looks nice from afar would like to see it close up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032100172380743751noreply@blogger.com