Friday, September 23, 2011

Crater Lake Book Cover-




Which cover do you prefer?


Please leave a comment or contact me privately to tell me which one you like better and why. Thanks.


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19 comments:

  1. Stephanie BlackSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Well, I'm no help whatsoever because I think they're both awesome!

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  2. Braden BellSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I'm with Stephanie! i actually like the first a bit better--except it is a little busier and I can't quite tell what everything is--does it say Proof? Is that what's on the heads? Ithink the menacing eyes are cool. But, I also like the little blue banner on the second one that says, "Battle for Wizard Island".

    Cool, either way! How exciting.

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  3. Anna del C. DyeSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Agree with Braden. The second is a bit better, no so busy. At the same time both are awesome. Best luck,
    Anna del C. Dye
    Author of "The Silent Warrior Trilogy"
    http://www.annadelc.com

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I like them both. I love the colors. So eye-catching. I like the one with the banner a little more. I am partial to banners. I think they pull the eye to the cover.

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  5. Berin StephensSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    I like the colors of the second one better but the first one has more menace to it. I also like the 'Crater Lake' 3D effect on the second one. If the 'Crater Lake' and lighter coloring were on the first one, I'd like that one better.

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  6. Michael D. YoungSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I'm going with the top one. The characters look more mysterious. I like the background and color scheme better. The little menacing eyes are cool.

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  7. Mandi Tucker SlackSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    I like the first one better. I think it catches the eye better and is a bit more eerie! I like eerie and suspenseful.

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  8. chrisgSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Aaron says that since its Battle for wizard Island the first one looks more wizardly (word??) Ryan likes the first one also he says it looks more like a fantasy book which are his favorite kind. I like the 2nd one cuz the sub title pops out more. But when the boys explain their ideas I think HUMMM I can see their point.

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  9. Forever and a DaySeptember 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I like the second one better. The colors are easier to look at. The letters seem a little sharper and I think the background fits in better with the title. Can't wait til it comes out. It looks very interesting.

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  10. Linzee CarrollSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I like the second one. It looks like there is some sort of writing or shapes on the heads in the first one that could be distracting. I think the second one is easier on the eyes and the colors look great!

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  11. Jewel's GemsSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    They are both pretty awesome, but I like the second one better:-)

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  12. Danyelle FergusonSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I have pretty mixed opinions.

    Cover #1 - I like this background best - the spooky castle and eyes coming out of the mist. It is a bit busy and I'm not sure exactly what it's supposed to portray. Maybe too many of the plot elements? I like the people images on this one best - but hate (yes, hate) the white funky stuff on them. The one straight line that goes diagonal from the left guy - I thought it represented a gun and had to enlarge the picture to get a good look at it.

    Cover #2 - I like the banner with the subtitle better done this way. The guy with that hat on the right makes me think of a western miner or cowboy type.

    I would combine the elements I like of each into one cover. But if you had to choose one vs another . . . I would choose cover #2 because, like I said, I really hate that white stuff on the people in cover #1. If the white stuff was gone, I'd go for cover #1.

    Good luck! Can't wait to see which one wins! =)

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  13. Joan SowardsSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I would pick up #2 because it is less busy and I can see that it resembles the Crater Lake I know. Though #1 tells you there is a lot of adventure ahead. I vote #2.

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  14. Virginia EnsignSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I like the one with the banner better, not because of the banner, but because there is less going on, and Crater Lake is in the background. In the other one, there is no real clear point, no story being told on the cover. I have no idea what the story line in the book is, but, just based on those two covers, I'd be more likely to read the bannered one.
    My two cents worth!

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  15. Rachelle ChristensenSeptember 24, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Love the 2nd cover. They are both great, but the "Battle for Wizard Island" is much clearer. Wow! CFI does such a great job on their covers. I'm excited for you!

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  16. JoAnn ArnoldSeptember 24, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I think I'd have to choose the 2nd cover.

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    I don't know why this will only let me post a comment under anonymous, but here you go.

    Thanks for the thoughts and opinions. Like many of you, I like elements of both and I'm hoping we can merge the best of both covers.
    FYI- the white stuff around the heads is not permanent. It is the word PROOF because it is a draft version of the cover. Have no fear, it will be gone.
    It seems like the biggest complaint on the first is that it seems too busy--too many elements at work while the second is clear and simple. This is for a mid-grade fantasy audience so I really like the spookiness of the first. Your comments will help to make some good changes. Thanks.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Definitely the second one. The first one is kinda creepy with the white glowing parts of the black bodies. I think the second is cleaner and easier on the eyes.

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  19. UnknownSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    oh just read your proof explanation. Funny. I was wondering why in the world they did that to the people's heads. I do like the banner and I like the title better in the 2nd one also.

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