Hey, all! Let’s look at some eye-catching covers! Cover illustration by Rebecca Mock Sarah: I LOVE THIS COVER. Claudia: That is great – lots of light play and movement! Elyse: I think a lot of illustrated covers are flat and this one has a lot of depth and motion. Carrie: The dappling is so unusual and makes all the difference in terms of motion and mood. EllenM: I love that shade of blue, I feel … Continue reading Cover Awe: Depth, Tension, & More→
Let’s look at some appealing covers! Maya: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Elyse: Oh the classic gothic vibe! I love it! Sneezy: JESUS! Carrie: The skirt, the composition – and is that a filter that gives it that look of old film? Cause that’s AMAZING. Sarah: The designer and artist get all the praise from me. This is a flawless cover. Cover art by Jyotirmayee Patra Sarah: This is a lovely cover. As Amanda and I were discussing late … Continue reading Cover Awe: Beautiful Borders→
Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover design by Diahann Sturge Carrie: Love the pink against the gray and how the two shades of pink and styles of dress tell us so much about the characters! Amanda: The gauzy curtains, fairy lights, and pink arrangements add some lovely softness. Sarah: Everything about this illustration is gorgeous. Pink on gray makes the figures stand out – it’s so lush. Cover illustration by Carolina Melis Amanda: This cover … Continue reading Cover Awe: Lots of Pink!→
Are we ready to look at some interesting covers?! Cover design by Samira Iravani Cover photography by Lee Avison/Trevillon Images Sarah: GORGEOUS. Vengeance, and that cover, are both sweet. Amanda: Yes! The mask and smirk are selling it. Elyse: I love the smirk. Sarah: It’s making me want to both seek revenge and become a fancy hat kind of person. Sneezy: Ugh The mask and hat tilt is so dashing. “Do I want to be … Continue reading Cover Awe: Images within Images→
This edition of Cover Awe is for us goth kids. Cover illustrations by Malika Favre Amanda: Loving these classic goth covers. Sarah: The one on the right doesn’t do it for me, but the middle and left are terrific design. Especially the use of shadow on the Jane Eyre cover. Elyse: I love the Sense and Sensibility cover. Shana: I love the eye contact on the S&S cover. The left and middle immediately remind me … Continue reading Cover Awe: Dark & Moody→
Let’s look at some pretty covers! Cover art by Leni Kauffman Sneezy: Omg goo goo gaa gaa I want to be in that kitchen Or maybe just the dining room, admire the sexual tension and chemistry from a safe distance Amanda: I’m loving all the detailed food and ingredients! Sarah: This is absolutely adorable. Elyse: Now I’m so hungry. Cover art by Leni Kauffman Amanda: I secretly hope the highlander one is a butch lady! … Continue reading Cover Awe: Border Designs, Color Palettes, & More→
Welcome back to Cover Awe! Cover design by Leah Jacobs-Gordon Amanda: What a sunny cover that definitely taps into my longing for winter to end already. Sarah: That’s a cover I would cross a room to look at. Kiki: This is so beautifully warm that it feels like it is actively glowing—perfect color design. Cover art by Ravven From Joanne: I had this preordered before it had a cover, and it arrived on my kindle … Continue reading Cover Awe: Bright and Golden Colors→
It’s our first Cover Awe of the New Year! Cover design by Derek Walls Cover photograph by Jeff Cottenden Kiki: Oh HELLO Amanda: Everything about this is beautiful! Sneezy: Agree!!! Sarah: That is truly stunning. Cover design by Rita Frangie Cover illustration by Kelly Wagner Amanda: Love the tattoo and overall bright colors Sneezy: It’s SOOO pretty!!!!! I love how the artist put such strong colours together and still made it feel just right Elyse: … Continue reading Cover Awe: Shades of Red→
Sometimes, instead of snarking at covers, we like to compliment them! Cover art by Leni Kauffman From lg: I love this cover. I don’t know what it is exactly but every time I look at it I notice something else and I have to smile. I love the colors overall, the depth with the city in the background and the movement of the curtain, the pointed toe shoes matching her bustier, the headband I want … Continue reading Cover Awe: Leni Kauffman Strikes Again!→
Let’s look at some pretty covers, shall we? Cover design by Diahann Sturge Cover art by Leni Kauffman Shana: Oooh. Their outfits make me very curious about the story, and I love both the icebergs and the swooniness of it all. Sneezy: It looks SO swoony!!!! Sarah: I love how the references are obvious and familiar, and the people themselves make it new and different. Cover art by Marlowe Lune Amanda: This was mentioned in … Continue reading Cover Awe: Great Color Palettes→
Let’s talk pretty covers, shall we? Jacket art inspired by the works of Jeff Maning Elyse: First of all, the purple + gold = A+ Secondly, I need a shark tooth headband to wear to every meeting ever “Excuse me did you just mansplain me? Please see my shark tooth headband and reflect on your choices today.” Amanda: I picture her clearing her throat and just pointing to the shark teeth. Sarah: This is such … Continue reading Cover Awe: Mermaids, Flowers, & More→
