Having read all the comments and critiques regarding the cover artwork for ANNE
DROYD AND THE HOUSE OF SHADOWS I feel compelled to "put in MY penneth!"

All in all I feel the marrying of the font with the wonderful artwork is
successful so-far.

The overall effect when seen on bookshelves is (I'm sure) going to be very
appealing to young readers.

With a logo of her own, Anne has now moved up a notch. Once a final "look" has
been decided it will prove vital to stick with it and emboss ALL future editions
of BOTH books with it.

Darryl's logo is clearly readable, memorable and beautifully reflects the
underlying and ongoing theme throughout the books. It also gives the 'product'
an instantly recognisable image that, if reproduced WITHOUT a cover
illustration (on spin-off merchandise for example) leaves no doubt about it's
connection with the mainstream product.

Hopefully it will become just as recognisable as the Harry Potter logo (which
has now provided a new Font for graphic designers to use).

Well done to all concerned.
ADRIAN



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--- On Wed, 28/5/08, Will Hadcroft <will.hadcroft@...> wrote:

> From: Will Hadcroft <will.hadcroft@...>
> Subject: [friendsofanne] The Cover
> To: friendsofanne@...
> Date: Wednesday, 28 May, 2008, 9:05 PM
> I was a little uncertain about the glow at first, and the
> way the letters go up on a slant like the Star Wars logo
> (though I loved the font from the off).
>
> But I find with time it has grown on me. The purpose of the
> cover is that it attracts the browsing reader, and both the
> painting and the logo will certainly do that.
>
> My step-daughter says she likes the way the
> "gothic" art is contrasted by the sci-fi logo. A
> member of Big Finish Productions says he likes it. Laura
> Diehl, who did the painting likes it.
>
> This is not me attacking your comments, James :)) I'm
> just saying that the general consensus seems to be Darryl
> Done Good.
>
> I still have time to change my mind about it, in any case!
>
> Will.


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