![]() ![]() When I decided to self-publish, graphic designer Colin Christie had to create something visually appealing and original. “Black was first published by a small press with a background in graphic design. JF:There’s a lot going on, but I think it works.Ĭatherine Winters submitted Black designed by Colin Christie. Native Americans seek revenge for past atrocities.” Michael Lorion submitted Totem (Book 1: Scars) designed by diversepixel. JF:I don’t know if it was intended, but this looks like a book on Zen Buddhism.Ĭ. Pearson created this image from a combination of water color and oil painting techniques, chosen to resonate with the themes of the story.” JF:A competent cover that looks a bit tortured for a love story.Ĭ Lynn Murphy submitted The First Noble Truth designed by Charlotte Pearson. I felt the photograph by Kiara Rose evoked all those things and brought the title to life.” “A mermaid in a dream, a woman struggling with the past and being buffeted by the present, and a hidden beach community are major elements in my novel. JF:Simplicity works for ebook covers, especially with the evocative details the designer has used on this cover.Īnnette Reynolds submitted A Sea Change designed by Robin Ludwig Design Inc & Annette Reynolds. JF:Impossible for us to know what point this cover is supposed to make, or why the type has been purposely made hard to read.Īngela Oltmann submitted Ford’s Crossing designed by Angie-O Creations. JF:A very effective design, with well-chosen artwork, a controlled palette of colors, and apt typography.Īndy Peloquin submitted In the Days: A Tale of designed by Andy Peloquin. The blue orb shows a “nimbus”, a holy insignia which provides angles and saints with gloriole and gives them power and aura” “Licensed Elements: Eky Studio/ design36/ The story takes place in 17th century in old Regensburg, Germany. The leaf texture applied to a cheek is an interesting touch.Īndreas Masberg submitted Die Macht des Nimbus designed by Colin Hawk. JF:That may be, but it’s very complex for a small element on a ebook cover. It not only looks great, but it also ties in with the characters in the book.” “The dragonfly on the cover is a Farah Evers original design. JF:An impressive piece of artwork that needs a stronger type treatment.Īmanda Kimberley submitted Forever Friends designed by Farah Evers Designs. Eighteen authors give alternate explanations for the destruction of these ancient cities. “Sulfurings: Tales from Sodom & Gomorrah falls into the speculative fiction genre. JF:A good effort, needs more skill with illustration to start.Īllen Taylor submitted Sulfurings: Tales from Sodom & Gomorrah designed by Alexandre Rito. Fiction CoversĪJ Navarre submitted Good as Dead designed by AJ Navarre. ![]() Note also that no distressed, over processed, or effects-laden type was needed to get the point across. JF:A brilliant cover that shows how the creative process can offer up the perfect image to encapsulate the main thrust of the underlying story. ![]() Guido Caroti captured my story with precision and great design.” I wanted a NYC designer who saw the problem differently. I didn’t want a dark cover with people in the shadows. “My book is about NYC and an addicted, homeless woman whom I rescued. Judith Glynn submitted The Street or Me: A New York Story designed by Guido Caroti. ![]() e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for July 2014 in Nonfiction JF:A charming and allusive cover for this novel about intrusive corporate spying. e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for July 2014 in Fictionīen Ellis submitted In A Right State designed by Emery Greer. Now, without any further ado, here are the winners of this month’s e-Book Cover Design Awards. Please leave a comment to let me know which are your favorites or, if you disagree, let me know why.Īlthough there is only winner in each category, other covers that were considered for the award or which stood out in some exemplary way, are indicated with a gold star: ★Īward winners and Gold-Starred covers also win the right to display our badges on their websites, so don’t forget to get your badge to get a little more attention for the work you’ve put into your book.Īlso please note that we are now linking winning covers to their sales page on Amazon or Smashwords. Remember that the aim of these posts is educational, and by submitting you are inviting comments, commendations, and constructive criticism. I’ve added comments ( JF: ) to many of the entries, but not all. This edition is for submissions during July, 2014.Ģ2 covers in the Nonfiction category Comments, Award Winners, and Gold Stars Welcome to the e-Book Cover Design Awards. e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for July 2014 in Nonfiction.e-Book Cover Design Award Winner for July 2014 in Fiction.Comments, Award Winners, and Gold Stars. ![]()
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