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fleabassist1 · 08-24-2007, 10:39 PM

So I am nearing the end of my book and I designed a book cover on photoshop. It took me FOREVER to draw it out but I think I am almost done. What do you guy's think?

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53...ist1/copy1.jpg

***DarrylS*** · 08-25-2007, 05:01 AM

I like your theme and intent, I also like the script.. but have a great deal of difficulty reading it.. might want to make it more legible and have less to read..other than that fine.

***Mike the Brit*** · 08-25-2007, 07:40 AM

I echo that.

I like the colours and balance and the visual originality. But there's certainly a LOT going on in a relatively small space. The marble-like effect is, I suppose, meant to convey the "crystal" idea and, presumably, the typeface that reminds you of Arabic script also gives something of the atmosphere. My guess is that, if you were going to make changes, you might want to think about simplifying the design, although it's hard to say more without seeing it printed on proper paper.

fleabassist1 · 08-25-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike the Brit

I echo that.

I like the colours and balance and the visual originality. But there's certainly a LOT going on in a relatively small space. The marble-like effect is, I suppose, meant to convey the "crystal" idea and, presumably, the typeface that reminds you of Arabic script also gives something of the atmosphere. My guess is that, if you were going to make changes, you might want to think about simplifying the design, although it's hard to say more without seeing it printed on proper paper.

Here's the synopsis of the book if it help's with the opinions

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Three God's. Seven Crystals. The seventh crystal follows a warrior-Prince named Kor on his search for seven lost "Dream" crystals created by his Mother, his Uncle, and an unknown foe. He knows not of the crystals power - and is further ignorant to the danger that lies ahead of him. Along the way, he meets a very unlikely band of heros - who stand together for a common goal, against an unspeakable evil, and through think and thin. Will the world be engulfed by an evil sorcerer known as Nightmare? Or will Kor rise to the throne of his lands?

Also, I suppose I can release the Prologue titled John Ryles

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Let it be known that these are the writings of the infamous John Ryles.
Of all the things I have in my life, freedom is not present. I am locked, chained and beaten – a prisoner in my own mind.
Sanity and insanity alike burn my ears and scar my eye’s… and blend, oh how the day’s do blend, turning into weeks and months and years.
I wish I could rapture this void existence and break free into the realm of reality – for my realm is that of loneliness. My existence long forgotten and forsaken into a void darkness of my own creation – created by a mind of which I am not sure is my own.
Or is it all in my mind?
Alas, a red beacon of truth – and all that is great – shines over the way, broadcasting intelligent and pure thought through endless waves of microscopic magical sense and wonder. Sending wave after wave of uncorrupted thought, penetrating me – a feeling I cannot shake and a euphoria I do not wish to dismiss.
… and just as fast as it came, it went.
Truth be told, I am scared. Scared for that of which I can’t speak, for whom I cannot see, and for that I wish not hear. For in my soul I am abandoned and in my mind I’m not free. My laugh is cold and I am blinded.
My desires -despite being true in intention – become nightmares… and my dreams – despite being free of corruption – become vandalized.
Oh beacon; my dreams are vanquished… hurry please… I fear my nightmare will consume me, and I shall never awaken.
- John “Dawn” Ryles.

EDIT: Thanks for the help guy's... I want the cover to be perfect.

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*Mike the Brit* Minuteman Target Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,046	Re: I'd like your opinion on something... I echo that. I like the colours and balance and the visual originality. But there's certainly a LOT going on in a relatively small space. The marble-like effect is, I suppose, meant to convey the "crystal" idea and, presumably, the typeface that reminds you of Arabic script also gives something of the atmosphere. My guess is that, if you were going to make changes, you might want to think about simplifying the design, although it's hard to say more without seeing it printed on proper paper. __________________ My prized possessions: Our family pictures; my dad and me getting doused by Bruschi in Super Bowl XXXIX [Shalize Manza Young Up Close with ... Bill Belichick] To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Well, Pats fans should be invincible by now. [Fitzy, 16 November 2009] Still here to learn

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