Ned, this is my strong favorite of all three. Tempting me also was the third because of the light exposure, but it couldn't catch up to the crisp feel and hush of the second cover. I also like the back color tones. The first cover is also nice, of course, but doesn't strike me as unique among covers or among portrayals of this place. Number two is numero uno!
To amend, after more looking at each cover, all the photos are pretty stunning and unique (contrary to my comment about the first cover a few moments ago) but the hues of light were so bright and blue and the letters so big and white on the first cover that I initially only glanced. I'm still for number two but you can't really go wrong here.
For the book cover, I like Option #1 best. It's nice and bright, appealing to the eye, and the tracks in this photo invite the reader to adventure (and to open the book…). And that's quite a mountain!
Enjoyed your story "The Need" in the Dec/Jan issue of "Alaska" magazine. One line inspired some thought: your mention of BJ and his wondering aloud "what the best all-around caliber of rifle would be if a person were to try making a living in the Alaska wilderness." Well, I think I've just stumbled upon the perfect gun, and it happens to be a pistol (easy to pack/carry!)…
Just received the January '08 issue of the NRA's "American Hunter," and on page 9 there's an ad for the Taurus "Judge." The ad copy reads: "It's a revolver - and a shotgun - the ultimate combo handgun. Fires both .410 Gauge 2-1/2 shotshell and .45 Colt ammo. Capable of firing all five rounds in less than two seconds. Available in blue and stainless steel. Choice of 3" or 6" barrel. Ribber grip. Fiber Optic Front Sight."
Obviously, the .410 shot would enable taking small game, grouse, ptarmigan, ducks. The .45 could down larger game…
8 Comments on option 1 »
January 2, 2008
Steph @ 8:08 pm:
Ned, this is my strong favorite of all three. Tempting me also was the third because of the light exposure, but it couldn't catch up to the crisp feel and hush of the second cover. I also like the back color tones. The first cover is also nice, of course, but doesn't strike me as unique among covers or among portrayals of this place. Number two is numero uno!
Steph @ 8:14 pm:
To amend, after more looking at each cover, all the photos are pretty stunning and unique (contrary to my comment about the first cover a few moments ago) but the hues of light were so bright and blue and the letters so big and white on the first cover that I initially only glanced. I'm still for number two but you can't really go wrong here.
Ned @ 8:25 pm:
So, Steph's for option 2. Crisp and hush. Nice description.
Thanks,
Ned
January 3, 2008
drew @ 9:50 am:
i agree with the rest of the folks here –
#1 pops.
and it's bright.
good stuff.
love,
duke
January 4, 2008
Sandpoint Betsy @ 10:00 am:
Yup. Definitely #1. It is striking and I want it right now.
Ted Wu @ 5:41 pm:
I'm voting for number #1. It's very eye catching to me, becuase of the bright colors as compared to the rest.
January 9, 2008
Mike Jackoboice @ 1:19 pm:
Hi Ned,
For the book cover, I like Option #1 best. It's nice and bright, appealing to the eye, and the tracks in this photo invite the reader to adventure (and to open the book…). And that's quite a mountain!
Enjoyed your story "The Need" in the Dec/Jan issue of "Alaska" magazine. One line inspired some thought: your mention of BJ and his wondering aloud "what the best all-around caliber of rifle would be if a person were to try making a living in the Alaska wilderness." Well, I think I've just stumbled upon the perfect gun, and it happens to be a pistol (easy to pack/carry!)…
Just received the January '08 issue of the NRA's "American Hunter," and on page 9 there's an ad for the Taurus "Judge." The ad copy reads: "It's a revolver - and a shotgun - the ultimate combo handgun. Fires both .410 Gauge 2-1/2 shotshell and .45 Colt ammo. Capable of firing all five rounds in less than two seconds. Available in blue and stainless steel. Choice of 3" or 6" barrel. Ribber grip. Fiber Optic Front Sight."
Obviously, the .410 shot would enable taking small game, grouse, ptarmigan, ducks. The .45 could down larger game…
If I had to choose one gun, this might be it…
January 22, 2008
discontinuouspermafrost @ 4:06 pm:
Ned,
I'd vote for number 1, if the book content is about something involving a group, or groups, of people.
Number two if it is about a solitary trek. The lighting/coloration of #2 is spot on for Fairbanks winters.
#3 is a bit washed out, though like number two the image of the solitary track/figure is striking.
Good luck and lest us know how the self-publishing goes!
discontinuouspermafrost