I've heard horror stories of authors detesting their cover, and of being given zero input by their publisher. So not true in my case. In fact, just the opposite. I love this cover!
And, let it be known, St. Martin's Press (especially my editor, Rose Hilliard) has been incredible. Every step of the way, they were gracious to ask for my (and my awesome agent, Catherine Drayton's) input, even down to selecting the models. The cover has undergone quite a few iterations (perhaps I'll blog about it in detail in the future) and the amazing Design team kept outdoing themselves each step of the way. I think the end result is wonderful. The mood of the cover fits perfectly with the book. I think it's a very unique YA cover with definite crossover appeal.
What's especially neat is the full wraparound dust jacket design (below). The color synchrony between the front and back covers is so pleasing to the eye, and captures such a vital essence of the book. And as for the absence of people on the back? - also a key aspect of the book. My editor tells me that the back cover is going to be blinged with the very generous and kind blurbs I've received from Richelle Mead, Alyson Noel, Becca Fitzpatrick, and Andrea Cremer. Can't wait to see that.
So...what do you think?
It's gorgeous. I love how the two sides are so rich, but so different. A beautiful contrast. Congrats. Really looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Veronica. Yes, I think the contrasting two sides has to be one of my favorite things about the cover.
ReplyDeleteAs I said on Twitter, the cover does a great job telling a story (without, you know, giving it away). There are so many interesting elements: the desert, the lightning, the city, the young pair... It reminds me of the Demon's Lexicon covers, and considering how popular that series is, that's gotta be a good thing. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting covers you're so happy with!
Love it! The wraparound is pretty awesome. Poster for your wall?
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon!
ReplyDeleteLove it/ that's there is 2say lol
ReplyDeleteAndrew! Your cover came out while I was in revision hell so I missed it. I love it!!!! It's so awesome and stunning! Dude I so can't wait to read your book!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it.It's gorgeous.Can't wait to read it.
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