AH Anthology

[Guest]

 

[impressive]

If it comes to brick and mortar establishments...then we will no longer be "publishing on-demand" as It would be cost prohibitive...and we can REthink the cover at that time.

I would recommend that we pick the best cover for THIS venue... CAfe Press also has opportunity for images front ANd back of t-shirts..could have illustration one side..graphic logo on reverse...?

There is nothing stopping any agent, bookstore, individual, auctioneer, etc. from ordering a number of copies directly from CafePress to resell. (Once I put an issue to bed, so to speak, I ain't back-tracking to modify it to suit this place or that. It'll be a finished product, not Play-Doh.)

We'll have an ISSN and be a legitimate periodical. The Library of Congress may even opt to include us.

I want a cover that: (a) is like a trademark; (b) is not rated more than PG-13 [and no, a guy sipping between a miniature nude's legs in a martini glass is not PG-13]; (c) will translate well to merchandise; and (d) will be suitable for future issues.

 

[Guest]

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

Got rough going for Crimson MAiden.


I see there is currently a whole vertical page...and i started horizontal...hmmm...

might try a nice shrubbery...not too big..not too small.

I like it... just one tiny little issue. Fuanus should be bigger. He's supposed to really dwarf her. (But it's beautiful and if it doesn't matter if it matches up totally with the story then it's fine. )

 

[Guest]

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

He does look bigger when you look at their legs... but at the top, he's pretty even with her (or looks like way)... like... his head looks even with hers when it should be a bit higher. (but maybe I'm just being picky, lol)

 

[Guest]

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

It wasn't obvious to me at first glance that he wasn't all the way within her (since their bodies are joined, but studying it I can see he is low on her). If that's the case, then it's likely fine. You've got a lot to do as it is, so I don't want to cause you extra work.

 

[impressive]

and How likely IS that (a reseller buying at an inflated cost?).

I still will argue that..anyone looking for this material...ofr themselves or otherwise...finds R or NC-17 acceptable...and any reseller would have an approproate venue.


I REALLy doubt that Barnes & noble....or Borders will be purchasing through Cafe press.

The "tame solutions" I feel undermine our secondary mission of free speach by watering down the cover out of wimpiness.

Unlikely ... but without a temperate cover, impossible.

Look, put what you want up for consideration. Nothing's stopping you. I'm going to create a poll in a new thread once everyone has "finalized" their proposed files -- say, by Friday evening. You can enter as many as you like. (I'll do multiple polls if we've more than 9 entries.) Majority rules. We can vote all weekend and I'll close the polls on Monday. It'll delay my submitting the application for the ISSN by a few days ... but it's worth it.

Everyone -- please indicate when a suggested file is considered final (i.e., you've finished tweaking).

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

 

[Dar~]

Wow, this is really getting heated.

I think that Imp is correct in that, if we ever hope to have this sold on a retail level, we need to have a pg13 cover. That doesn't mean that once you open the book it can't be nc17.

Rhino, no one is saying that your cover offering isn't a fabulous dipiction of what many of us are thinking, but it is a bit extreme for PG13, the intent is extremely apparent, not subtle at all.

Remember that we started this thing as a labor of love and companionship. We all care for each other. The vote will decide fairly, so why argue?

 

[Dar~]

She doesn't have to be nude at all.

NOT a
"problem" per se....will take some time. HEEHEEHE so MANy I want to do..and i have started on the next...(for Crimson Maiden's)

yet have not done justice to the cover concept which I want to execute.

The illustration should COMPLIMENT your intent.

I was just seeing her lying on her stomach on a bed looking out the window. The view is as if someone is observing her un noticed. Thank you so much.

 

[impressive]

Wow, this is really getting heated.

Awwwwwwwwwww ... I just see it as "debate."

We ALL have the same goal: a kick-ass anthology series. Our passion for that goal might lead to intense discussion -- and the cover is a very, very important aspect. Perhaps even critical to any form of success beyond the AH realm. However, I think we're all adult enough to keep it civil.

 

[Dar~]

Here is mine and it is DONE!!!

 

[TheEarl]

Here is mine and it is DONE!!!

I like that. Not 100% keen on the font though. For some reason it feels a bit too Microsoft Word for a book cover.

The Earl

 

[cantdog]

and How likely IS that (a reseller buying at an inflated cost?).

I still will argue that..anyone looking for this material...ofr themselves or otherwise...finds R or NC-17 acceptable...and any reseller would have an approproate venue.


I REALLy doubt that Barnes & noble....or Borders will be purchasing through Cafe press.

The "tame solutions" I feel undermine our secondary mission of free speach by watering down the cover out of wimpiness.

Borders I used to work at, for five years. We carried some Cafe Press, but it was very infrequent. It had to have some local interest, like a bio of a hockey coach at UMO or something. We special-ordered from Cafe Press, but that isn't the same thing.

 

[impressive]

I like that. Not 100% keen on the font though. For some reason it feels a bit too Microsoft Word for a book cover.

The Earl

The font struck me as romance-like. But Dar~ said it was done, so I didn't suggest a tweak.

 

[Dar~]

I can send the unfonted version to anyone, but I only have the fonts it cones with.
I will try a downloaded one.

 

[impressive]

I can send the unfonted version to anyone, but I only have the fonts it cones with.
I will try a downloaded one.

I'd love to play with it, although my software selection sucketh muchly. Might have to hit Office Depot tomorrow.

 

[impressive]

Received this cover concept via e-mail:

 

[TheEarl]

Received this cover concept via e-mail:

Brilliant. Want it. Want to have its babies.

Maybe have a colour one of that on a white background?

The Earl

 

[Guest]

Okie, I've been having a play, too.

I've come up with this concept. I can play with it some more, cos I've saved it in various stages as psd files. More or less letters can be added to the glass, for example.

Also, the main image is from a copyrighted image (although I have altered it a lot - I flipped the image, added an opaque blue layer over it, etc). IF this image is the preferred one, I can get them to allow me to use the image on the cover, provided we add a little thank you and mention of the company on the inside cover of the book somewhere.

Whaddya all think?

Lou

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

Ooohhh... I like Lou's.

 

[TheEarl]

Okie, I've been having a play, too.

I've come up with this concept. I can play with it some more, cos I've saved it in various stages as psd files. More or less letters can be added to the glass, for example.

Also, the main image is from a copyrighted image (although I have altered it a lot - I flipped the image, added an opaque blue layer over it, etc). IF this image is the preferred one, I can get them to allow me to use the image on the cover, provided we add a little thank you and mention of the company on the inside cover of the book somewhere.

Whaddya all think?

Lou

That's pretty, but I have to say I still like the one that Imp got via e-mail.

The Earl

 

[Dar~]

Meh, I like mine, lou's are okay-ish















j/k Love it lou, seriously its fabulous.