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:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/152/152150/attachment_152150701 "This is for a signed special edition of the German translation of The Magician by Christopher Zeischegg.
The client didn't specify much what they want so I decided to research the book.
After watching the author's short film associated with the book, I decided to capture the obsession with art where gore and eroticism overlap the film has showcased.
That's why I combined multiple famous paintings with magic scribbles and blood to convey the art the character/author was seeing.
I also found the English title text way too iconic to re-do since it was used in the film, the first cover and even the most recent English re-release, so I decided to keep it in as it is.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/146/146390/attachment_146390080 "The author wanted to include a fancy manor house or mansion, night time with a full moon. They mentioned they wanted something a bit unique or different as well. Since the grunge and retro are in for horror lately, I went with handwritten title and grunge effects.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132264/attachment_132264107 "A psychological thriller/mystery putting a guy's coping mechanism and the world he sees to the test against reality of the world around him.
I went with more of an abstract of the possible distortion or discrepancies of how we see the world through our coping mechanism.
Also, accented by using a mix of clean text and messy text and background
Also the strong colors makes easy to spot on online retailers' thumbnail and bookstores to invoke the curiosity of an unsuspecting reader to check the blurb/book's page")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132484/attachment_132484216 "Book description:
Marvin simply has certain… needs. Needs which can only be satisfied by watching people suffer. Pedophiles annoy him, so he targets them. Don’t worry, though—Marvin’s not big on blood. He prefers the mental sort of suffering, which in many ways is all the more gruesome.
A therapist by day and a stalker and intruder by night, Marvin continues with his never-ending quest to induce and spectate emotional turmoil in strangers.
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The main concept came from the client:
\"Two hands on the cover, the left hand is holding a teddy bear tightly as if it were
crushing it, the right hand is holding a very big knife that has slight blood on it.\"
So I rendered this in more of retro-ish style reminiscent of some horror covers and posters to balance the childish sight in a way more fitting to the genre and intended audience instilling a sense of discomfort by intense black and white on intense yellow BG.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132143/attachment_132143717 "Book description:
A shattered man is a sharp instrument. - Bishop David Grippe
Father Daniel Wolfe - former marine sniper, now disillusioned priest - runs covert missions for Vatican Internal Investigations, one of the most secretive organizations in the world.
Now his brother is dead, found murdered on the floor of a Miami church, with no known motive and only priests as suspects. Already a troubled man, this event plunges Wolfe into greater darkness as he struggles to solve his brother's murder and hold his own inner demons at bay.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/138/138355/attachment_138355056 "A dark fantasy story about an elven woman enslaved by human warriors, used for her ability to wield blood magic. She must free herself, but to do so, she must survive. Her captor, a handsome Warlord, keeps her safe, protects her, and she finds something like love in that. The story of Warlord Jared Grey and his elven blood user Empress.
Since the author wanted something less cliche, I opt for all-3D composition containing elements:
The main character's knife and a statue of an incomplete woman in a collar to represent the MC's feelings of confinement and being exploited as it's simply stuck to the wall.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132864/attachment_132864465 "Book description:
Dystopia where violence serves order, and where arena fights are organized between men and androids in order to distract the citizens.
Target audience:
17-35 yo
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It was evident that author is interested in retro-futurism and similar aesthetics like Cyberpunk and Vaporwave as she mentioned things like Muse's \"Simulation Theory\" album cover and Stranger Things poster—so built my design with this aesthetic in mind.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/132/132221/attachment_132221580 "The author wanted the mood of the front cover to be gloomy and dark and more on the dramatic side in terms of style.
The story is about twin sisters who have been gifted with supernatural powers and need to protect their town from goblins and vicious gangs. However, she asked for one silhouette so decided to give it more fading effect.
Set in a dark colors illumined by not by some color but flames (the only logical fire source in war, right?).
All elements are joining together to point to and frame the title taking its place in the middle in a very \"fatansy-esque\" font.")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/135/135904/attachment_135904650 "The author emphasized that the general feel they desire is one of a regal, and elegant—a bit of gothic.
I decided to use blackletter/Gothic script to set that tone taking the whole \"canvas of the cover\" with simple colors and a central focus point (flowers).")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/133/133096/attachment_133096941 "Concept:
A. I think what usually creates dread or unsettling-ness is often when something is \"off\".
Odd colors or positions of things or shadows
B. Also, I went for more of a retro-ish look for 2 reasons:
・To stand out among the many similarly-modern takes on horror posters.
After all, streaming services consumers flip through hundreds of posters to choose what to watch so something a bit different would more eye-catchy
・The other reason and the most important one: current horror fans seem to be fascinated in retro-style regardless of the media:
—Like in novels such as Grady Hendrix's My Best Friend's Exorcism by
—or Indie horror games which try to replicate VHS look
—Or how analogue horror is getting popular
And movies and shows are catching on to this like with
2021's Malignant or Stranger Things.
That's why a retro-style poster should be the best option for among horror fans in this period. (Especially since Cabin in Woods is such a classic horror trope)")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/136/136426/attachment_136426669 "Pulling inspiration from the cover examples the author provided, I opted for something combining the vibe of \"The Girl In The Red\" and how the silhouette was covered in patterns like in \"O Anjo e a Fera\"
Incorporating elements like assassins, royalty, daggers, ballgowns")
:format(webp)/99designs-contests-attachments/138/138503/attachment_138503911 "Taking inspiration from \"Rule of Wolves\" as well as Ibi Zoboi's Pride—I went with 3D composition with a painted title with a font like dark academia thrillers such as The Mary Shelley Club.
Using ornate elements similar to other dark academia work with title-specific elements like crows, masks, roses, and ivy.")
About
A storytelling lover, who decided to make covers for one of the things he loves the most—books.
That's exactly why I prefer telling stories through my covers.
I have a soft spot for unique and absurd styles, and I usually prefer simple covers (at least, till I don't).
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Member since:
September 15, 2017
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