tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post115228318751827255..comments2024-03-11T02:59:30.839-05:00Comments on The Book Design Review: TamarJosephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382230402711258215noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1158851524643613712006-09-21T10:12:00.000-05:002006-09-21T10:12:00.000-05:00I read this back when it had the original cover, w...I read this back when it had the original cover, which was in fact pretty horrible in the flesh - the used-nappy tan was particularly offensive. It's a terrific book, by the way. I think the redesign's better although Peet's name is frickin' huge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1152541687805484462006-07-10T09:28:00.000-05:002006-07-10T09:28:00.000-05:00I really like the original. The text isn't leaving...I really like the original. The text isn't leaving a huge impression, but I love the colour and texture of the background, and the way it plays off the vintage, B&W images. I'm pretty indifferent about the redesign. The text is pretty uninspired and it totally overwhelms the rest of the design, which isn't unattractive, but lacks the charm and character of the original.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1152447083817610022006-07-09T07:11:00.000-05:002006-07-09T07:11:00.000-05:00I'm in agreement here.Btw, Katharine, that's how I...I'm in agreement here.<BR/><BR/>Btw, Katharine, that's how I spell my name, too!Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772310179223546476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1152436246707011232006-07-09T04:10:00.000-05:002006-07-09T04:10:00.000-05:00The redesign type is way too huge. Sure, capitaliz...The redesign type is way too huge. Sure, capitalize on the medal nomination, but don't smack readers upside the head.Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1152382057740738572006-07-08T13:07:00.000-05:002006-07-08T13:07:00.000-05:00Agree with Martin. The type seems wrong for the co...Agree with Martin. The type seems wrong for the cover. Doesn't feel serious enough somehow.<BR/><BR/>The original cover was much, much better.Readymadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00636031917981754285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1152304636383226422006-07-07T15:37:00.000-05:002006-07-07T15:37:00.000-05:00In fairness, it appears as though the redesign is ...In fairness, it appears as though the redesign is driven in part by a desire to brand "Mal Peet" books under the same design, as is frequently done for other authors.<BR/><BR/>Go look up the design for "The Penalty" by Mal PeetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com