Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Disappearing Desmond jacket


With the book dummy nearly finished, I've begun working on the jacket for Disappearing Desmond. Here are some of the sketches I sent my editor and designer. Which is your favorite? Which one do you think we picked?

PS This is a book about a shy kid who hides and comes up with creative ways to disappear into the background because he is afraid of being noticed.





7 comments:

  1. Oh, can't wait for the book to come out! Hard to pick without reading it, but I'll guess #2!

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  2. I vote for #2 or #3. #2 being visually dramatic, but #3 very clever. It makes me laugh. Plus, I was just reading that plaid is very "in" right now. Nice options.

    Good luck.
    gail

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  3. Ooh, I LOVE #2! It reminds me of the next-door neighbor from Home Improvement. Does that make me sound old? Anyway, I agree- great options!

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  4. I like the behind-the-fence one. It makes you want to know more about that kitty guy!

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  5. Number 2, it's the only cover where he "disapeares", making sense with the title!

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  6. #2 and #4 are tied in my eyes.
    Love the reference to 'Home Improvement.' One of my favorite shows.
    -wendie old

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  7. I love #2! They're all cute and clever, but #2 is the most kid-friendly and has the most visual impact at a glance, to me. Fun stuff!

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