I need a book cover

  • Estado: Closed
  • Premio: €400
  • Propuestas recibidas: 16
  • Ganador: ahmedgeetar

Resumen del concurso

I am looking for an Illustration for my book. It will be an Kindle E-Book and Paperbook.

Here are details:

Title: Melior
Subtitle: Turog's Erbe
Author: K. Syzer

Description: Der Soldat Herold bewahrt ein Neugeborenes vor dem gleichen Schicksal wie dessen Volk, reist mit ihm in seine Heimat zurück und legt es vor einem Waisenhaus ab. Achtzehn Jahre später bestreitet der Junge Ketch den Pfad eines Kriegers, legt seine Unsicherheit ab und erkämpft sich eine Bestimmung. Wird er zum Erbe seines ausgerotteten Volkes?

Dimensions: 6" wide x 9" tall

Requirements:
An 18 year old boy (black hair, modern black clothes, red belt, sword on his back) has his back to us on the steps. The steps lead to a building gate which is white and modern. Above the gate is a heraldic shield with a silver turtle on it.
There are steps in the gate and plants that glow red hang from the ceiling.
Here I leave it to the artist: either just the gate or a large round building to the gate.
Above it is the starry sky with 2 moons. 1 moon is what we know, the other moon is smaller and shimmers more yellow.
The path leading to the gate can be an avenue with trees. If the drawing doesn't fit, we can make small hedges or something out of it.

Hierarchy:
Most prominent: appealing cover for teenagers and young adults
next most prominent: The cover should be drawn

Tone: fantasy, night, starry sky

Target audience: people age 14 to 30

>>> More details in the upload files <<<

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“Ahmed is an incredibly talented 3D designer. Despite my complicated specifications, he drew the perfect cover. He will be my first stop when I need a book cover or other design again. I wish you all the best for your designer career.”

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  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    Hi there,
    I've been thinking for a long time over the weekend.
    I name @ahmedgeetar the winner. Because his 3D drawing really appealed to me.

    Thank you for all suggestions and your tireless work.
    I had a lot of fun with you guys and I wish you all a lot of success.

    Regards

    • 2 años atrás
    1. HugoVedes
      HugoVedes
      • 2 años atrás

      Sure was a great choice. @ahmedgeetar art looks perfect!
      But about the title logo i really prefer the one of Ilia P. (just my honest opinion).

      • 2 años atrás
    2. Syzer
      Organizador del concurso
      • 2 años atrás

      Thank you for your hint. But I don't think that this could be done on the winner's cover

      • 2 años atrás
  • tuvyu
    tuvyu
    • 2 años atrás

    Is my work so bad that you simply rejected it straightaway?

    • 2 años atrás
    1. Syzer
      Organizador del concurso
      • 2 años atrás

      Which one was your work?

      • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    Hi there,

    I'm still thinking about the drawings and i need a few more days to name the winner.

    Regards

    • 2 años atrás
    1. Prodesign95
      Prodesign95
      • 2 años atrás

      OK...thanks.. will wait :)

      • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    Hello everyone,

    I have the feeling that a lot of people are following the competition.
    My request to you would be: give me your opinion. Which drawings do you like and which would you find more appealing for a book cover?

    Thanks to all participants and artists. I hope that my criticism or rating will not hurt any feelings.

    And another hint: I need a book cover for a fantasy novel. Take a look at the best fantasy bestsellers and see what their covers look like. Of course, it's not just the cover that makes them bestsellers. My writing has to be good too :)

    And in the next 2 days I will ask friends and acquaintances about their favorites. Their opinion will have a huge impact on my decision. Therefore you shouldn't try to upload your drafts in the last few minutes of the contest.

    Regards
    Syzer

    • 2 años atrás
    1. andjica1313
      andjica1313
      • 2 años atrás

      Hello, we can't see sealed covers, from 5 start ratings we can see #196 byIlia P. which is awesome! My num 1 (from covers I can see) is #186 byKlaudia P.

      • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    And for information: the competition will be left open until the end.

    • 2 años atrás
    1. Prodesign95
      Prodesign95
      • 2 años atrás

      Thanks :)

      • 2 años atrás
  • Fanadoni
    Fanadoni
    • 2 años atrás

    is it ok to use a template image from your file attachment

    • 2 años atrás
    1. Syzer
      Organizador del concurso
      • 2 años atrás

      I don't have the licenses for the images.

      • 2 años atrás
    2. Fanadoni
      Fanadoni
      • 2 años atrás

      Ok

      • 2 años atrás
  • Lusworker
    Lusworker
    • 2 años atrás

    Hi. Do you also accept 3d designs?

    • 2 años atrás
    1. Syzer
      Organizador del concurso
      • 2 años atrás

      Hi there,
      I can't imagine what you mean exactly. Feel free to present a draft so that I can imagine.

      • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    I uploaded "Example Inside Gate".
    Since many have problems designing the interior of the gate, I wanted to upload an example.
    It's really just an example.
    There should be no more stairs. But the statues and the color scheme isn't bad.

    Regards

    • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    Hey everyone,
    i have uploaded "Dimensions.jpg" for the exact cover design.

    Front cover = 6 x 9 in
    Back cover = 6 x 9 in
    Book spine = 0,92 x 9 in

    Regards

    • 2 años atrás
    1. annaausten
      annaausten
      • 2 años atrás

      There is no loss of dimensions, the safe area serves not to use texts or logos up to there, it is like the box area inside the book, or margins.

      • 2 años atrás
    2. Syzer
      Organizador del concurso
      • 2 años atrás

      Oh, thank you very much for the hint.
      I've changed the comment about it

      • 2 años atrás
  • tuvyu
    tuvyu
    • 2 años atrás

    Hi, May I ask, what is the interior inside the gate?

    • 2 años atrás
    1. Syzer
      Organizador del concurso
      • 2 años atrás

      Hello,
      It's an entrance with stairs to the top. Glowing red plants hang down from the ceiling. I leave it to the artist: you can add ivy on the walls or statues of warriors to the left and right of the stairs.

      • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    I prefer self drawn

    • 2 años atrás
    1. andyrazi25
      andyrazi25
      • 2 años atrás

      of course, you will get it, no copyright issues, fresh artwork.

      • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    Hello everyone,
    so far I've seen good designs.
    Often, however, the tone and style was taken in a different direction than what I imagine.
    You are welcome to use Tithi Luadthong and Philip Sue as a template.
    I envision a slightly more serious version of this.

    Thank you for your efforts and have fun

    • 2 años atrás
  • andyrazi25
    andyrazi25
    • 2 años atrás

    I'm working on it now, and I'll be uploading the entry like 3 days before the end of the contest.

    • 2 años atrás
  • Syzer
    Organizador del concurso
    • 2 años atrás

    Specifications are in the upload images

    • 2 años atrás

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