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My good friends, I need your help again. I have designed three different variations on the cover for Pearseus: Vigil, and I need your help to choose which one to use.
This was my first attempt. I like it, but Electra complained that it was too similar to Schism; as such, people might get confused. So, I moved on to version 2:
It’s basically the same, but with golden letters and an olive green hue. Not entirely happy with the low contrast of the letter, I also tried a “moss green” (Coreldraw’s terminology, not mine) background:
So, which one do you like best? I’d love to hear back from you, and thanks in advance for your help! 🙂
coffeennotes said:
I loved the first one 🙂 But I also like the third one 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! So, basically, anything but the second. 🙂
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coffeennotes said:
LOL, sorry. But the first one is the best, I think it’s nice that they similarities 🙂 The third one is also very nice.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Didn’t mean to put you on the spot. 😀 Thanks!
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coffeennotes said:
It’s all ok, really 🙂 Hope you’ll find the right one for you 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
As do I! Thanks 😀
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ARRivera said:
I like #2
The title stands out best to me on that one.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! When you say title, are you referring to Pearseus, or Vigil? My concern is that Vigil doesn’t stand out enough.
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ARRivera said:
Vigil was the word my eyes went to.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Interesting, thanks!
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sknicholls said:
I think the green of the third one completes the set look.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
True enough. So you feel Vigil is clear enough on that.
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sknicholls said:
I think it is. It looks reflective and stands out enough.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks!
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sheriwilkinson said:
I like number 3 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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Sue Vincent said:
The first one is the clearest… otherwise the third.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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jorobinson176 said:
I like number three next to the first books.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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Lefteris said:
I like the 3 third option…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, dude! 🙂
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Mathiya Adams said:
I think your first cover is actually pretty good, but what makes it stand out is the Title and Book 3 in the dark lettering. If you could do that on the third cover, it would stand out in terms of background color (and be sufficiently different from the first two books), but maintain continuity in terms of the title and Book designator. Also, your name should be in the dark font.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
That’s a great idea, thanks! I changed it because red clashed with the moss green background, but I probably shouldn’t have opted for such a light colour.
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Mathiya Adams said:
Also, is this book 3 or book 4?
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Ah, to answer that question I refer you to http://nicholasrossis.me/2015/01/15/my-decisions/
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Mathiya Adams said:
Thank you for the clarification!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
🙂
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Deanie Humphrys-Dunne said:
Hi
I like the third one best. I guess it’s just a personal preference. They’re all very nice.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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Kylie Betzner said:
I like the first one because it’s more cohesive with the rest of the series. Plus I like the font better. It looks great!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, Kylie! 🙂
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erikakind said:
If the first one is too similar, then number three would be a good choice a guess. Same theme but different color. I like it!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! Is it too similar, though? That’s what Electra thinks, but I don’t.
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erikakind said:
Actually I love the first one best. It has something more mystical. The other one is more modern. I don’t know if it is too similar. On the other hand, who cares? It has a different title. And whoever buyes a book is supposed to be able to read 😉
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Mystical, huh? I like that! Thanks!
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erikakind said:
Welcome, Nicholas 😉
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Bette A. Stevens said:
Number 2! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, Bette! 🙂
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Dave Higgins said:
The first one looks quite similar to Rise of the Prince.
I prefer the colour of the second one to the third one.
The gradation of the text on two and three remove too much contrast on the smaller lines, so I suggest a less extreme range.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
An interesting thought. Thanks, Dave!
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The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap said:
First one. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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lizgavin said:
Nich, I think the first version is easier to read. As you put it, the second low contrast is a problem but I thought the same is true for the third version. hahaha Sorry…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Don’t be sorry. I agree with you. I might try a version of the third with higher-contrast text.
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Richard said:
Number 1 definitely. Your name and title are both clearly and the colour tones better with the other two books.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, that’s what I think too. Hmm…
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The Story Reading Ape said:
Third (Green) one Nicholas – it keeps your brand theme and gives a completely different background colour to the other books – makes it look more like a set 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Given your lovely covers, I was particularly interested in hearing your thoughts. I might have to try a version of the third with a higher-contrast text, though.
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The Story Reading Ape said:
The Red used on two of your books might work Nicholas, but experiment 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’ll let you know 🙂
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Elle Boca said:
It’s okay for books within a series to share some similarities, I think. I would ask in turn: What do you want to convey? Which one does that one best?
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I think they all convey the main message, which is that they’re part of a series. They share many common traits. Also, they have a strong fantasy element, plus a clear Pearseus theme.
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C.E.Robinson said:
Nicholas, I like the third one for contrast. Also how about making the lettering (your name book title & book number) – a darker color like red. You did that in book 0 & 1 (red). Moss green & red are compatible! It would look like the first one that you like, (red lettering) but with a moss green background! Agree with Chris about it looking more like a set! Christine
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’ll try that, thanks 🙂
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raymondbolton said:
The first is still the best. It’s the brightest and the elements really stand out.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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Toni Betzner said:
I like the first one. It really pops.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
As do I! Electra’s the one who complained it looks too similar to Shcism, though. 😦
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Toni Betzner said:
she makes a good point. I might have to take a second look while looking at Shcism.
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imagine647 said:
I like the first one, it seems more dramatic:)
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I agree! Electra’s complains it looks too similar to Shcism, though. 😦
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Charles Yallowitz said:
The first is more eye-catching to me. #2 seems rather dull for some reason. I do like the lettering of the 3rd one. Taken as is, I’d go with #1.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
The key words here are, “taken as is,” of course 🙂 I might have to pick your brains once more.
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Charles Yallowitz said:
That’s what your audience is here for. That and cheerful support. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – both are much appreciated! 😀
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Grandma said:
I like #1 because it’s the brightest. That’s not very scientific, but I think there may be others who are drawn to bright colors, too.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Actually, there is research to support that thesis. Light-colored book covers do seem to sell better.
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augustmacgregor said:
I like the first one the best — it jumps out at me more than the others.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I agree. Electra complains it looks too similar to Shcism, though. 😦
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Catherine Mackay said:
Hi Nicholas – I think you should go for the first one. I don’t think it matters that it looks like Schism – the first one “pops” the other two don’t.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! That does seem to be the consensus 🙂
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macjam47 said:
I like all of them. Aesthetically, there is nothing wrong with any; it just depends on what you want your covers to do.
1. Stands out, but I think it ls very similar to Schism
2. Nice contrast to the other books in the series. It actually complements them.
3. I love the color, but it’s much brighter than the others in the series.
My first impression was 3-1-2, but after “studying” them, I I would change my selection order to 2-1-3. I’m sure I’ve been of no help whatsoever.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – not at all, actually this was very helpful. Thank you! 🙂
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etinkerbell said:
I like very much the third one, Nicholas. It is more elegant 🙂 But even the first one would be ok.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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Bookwraiths said:
First one is my favorite and then the third.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! As an expert in books, your opinion carries extra weight 🙂
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Bookwraiths said:
Far from an expert but definitely a book cover. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’ve read your posts. I know an aficionado when I see one. 🙂
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John Fioravanti said:
I like all three, Nick, but I would choose #1 on the basis that both the graphics and the lettering are very easy to read clearly on that cover. Can’t wait to read it, Bro!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
True dat. If you wish to read it, just let me know and I’ll send it (as I said yesterday) 🙂
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utahrob said:
The lettering stands out more in the first one, so I like it best of the three.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
It’s a good point. Thanks!
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Karen said:
All three are great, Nicholas! My favourite is #3. It just feels right.
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Catherine Mackay said:
Just checked out Schism’s cover again and though the colour looks similar to your first design, I don’t think it’s a bad thing. If anything it would give a sense of continuity to the series. That said, if you felt it mattered, then I would go for the third cover choice – it’s a nice colour.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks for that! It really helps to hear another person’s point of view.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Interesting. Thanks! 🙂
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cmlance said:
I like third cover with the first cover’s title and author’s name. 1. The solid lettering is more consistent with the rest of the series, and 2. Rossis almost disappears and Vigil tapers off too much.
I like the third cover’s color because it is darkest. Th covers have gradually been getting darker. Think how nice the paperback collection will look on a shelf with the colors gradually getting darker, instead of getting darker, then suddenly lighter.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’ll try that and upload it for you lovely people to see.
The darkness follows the plot. It has progressively been getting darker, but this book (and the next one) sees the subplots gradually get resolved. That’s also why the scales almost fell apart in Mad Water, but they’re slowly becoming more solid in Vigil.
Thanks! 🙂
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M T McGuire said:
I like 3 best but I think 1 is the one I noticed the most, although that may just be because it was first.
Cheers
MTM
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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D. Wallace Peach said:
Number four definitely! Ok, I like them all…maybe 3 the best.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – thanks!
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suecoletta said:
I like #2. It shares some elements with book one but it different enough to distinguish it’s book two. Those are my thoughts. Hope it helps!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Interesting. Thanks! 🙂
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Let's CUT the Crap! said:
I like the third one but wish the words were as clear as #1. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I think I’ll try a variation on that, perhaps with the same red lettering of #1. Thanks!
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Let's CUT the Crap! said:
You are welcome. 🙂
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daphnepurpus said:
I like the first one best, followed by the third one. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! 🙂
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chrismcmullen said:
I pick one. You should also consider which best matches your other covers. Maybe that’s also one.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I tried to make sure they all do. #1 is my favorite, but Electra frowned upon it.
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mgill0627 said:
I really like the first one. The red lettering not only stands out more, but it also remains consistent with the rest of the titles in the series.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I’ll try the third one with a darker lettering to see if that improves it, but in all honesty I, too, prefer #1. 🙂
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Rajiv said:
Number 2 for me…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! 🙂
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Planetary Defense Commander said:
I sort of like #1 the best, but #3 is good as well. I’d recommend going with #3 since you’ve jumped around the color spectrum on the others, otherwise this might not be recognized immediately as a new book. Rossis does kind of fade out a bit, though.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Get out of my head! 😀 That’s why I went with a variation.
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Effrosyni Moschoudi said:
Definitely the 3rd one!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! That’s the one I went for 🙂
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Suzanne Joshi said:
I’m a bit late in reading many of the blogs, but I like the first one, Nicholas. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, Suzanne! You’ll be pleased to learn that I’ll use it for the last book in the series. 🙂
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JP McLean said:
I’m late to the party, but my two cents is #1.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you! You’ll be pleased to know this will be the cover to the final book in the series 🙂
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