tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post2235134542147623388..comments2024-03-11T02:59:30.839-05:00Comments on The Book Design Review: The Yiddish Policemen's Union, US and UKJosephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382230402711258215noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-7939745018305189792010-01-07T11:16:38.472-06:002010-01-07T11:16:38.472-06:00The cover that I had on my copy bought in the UK w...The cover that I had on my copy bought in the UK was much more like the US one here. But I agree the US one is a significant improvementronvelighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16429318377708762948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-60782961353327078292007-05-07T15:06:00.000-05:002007-05-07T15:06:00.000-05:00The cover image is very striking -- nice combinati...The cover image is very striking -- nice combination of Northwest Coast native design, especially Haida (strong sophisticated stuff) and Tlingit, with the plot referents. I find that it immediately set up my expectations. Seattle bookseller University Bookstore had a big display set up with a large blowup of the cover that was very effective.<BR/><BR/>That fancy slip cover looks great too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-8050745366507685002007-05-05T18:56:00.000-05:002007-05-05T18:56:00.000-05:00This is one you've gotta see in person; it's more ...This is one you've gotta see in person; it's more of an object than a "layout". It does something in person that just doesn't translate on screen. <BR/><BR/>And not to diminish from the mount rushmore sized genius of the man, but Chris Ware only does "Chris Ware." Will Staehle is doing something far more subtle here. It's beautiful, thoughtful, and ultimately quite funny. Ware's genius is OCD monologue. But Staehle is in a dialog, (in this case with the many competing associations and visual languages of the author's creation,) and it's a much more daring and risky thing which he has pulled off.<BR/><BR/>Great to see a cover that is as much an accomplishment as the book within.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-32731146838887933972007-05-03T17:23:00.000-05:002007-05-03T17:23:00.000-05:00Finally, a U.S. cover that kicks the U.K.'s.Finally, a U.S. cover that kicks the U.K.'s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-54668277229017825022007-05-01T11:58:00.000-05:002007-05-01T11:58:00.000-05:00The screen print box is just way cool!The screen print box is just way cool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-9900380699698364962007-05-01T09:02:00.000-05:002007-05-01T09:02:00.000-05:00Agreed. The US cover is so unique – it has a wonde...Agreed. The US cover is so unique – it has a wonderful personality. It's not at all what i would be typically attracted to, and that's part of why I like it. <BR/><BR/>The UK cover seems a mess, to me. It's a trend I've been seeing a lot lately: skewing about the typography as they did. It leaves me with a bit of a foul taste in my mouth.jasfitz // the daily frolichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839113584480048121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-39601154333548626262007-04-30T16:03:00.000-05:002007-04-30T16:03:00.000-05:00i need one of those limited edition copies! yes, "...i need one of those limited edition copies! yes, "need!"alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722081748397151231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-174734407994187842007-04-30T13:34:00.000-05:002007-04-30T13:34:00.000-05:00These are just awesome! Not enough good things can...These are just awesome! Not enough good things can be said. The colors and art etc are all dynamic, solid and visually engaging. These are terrific. The details in the art the old-school typographic treatments and bold, centered presence—all weave in together with the superb color choices to create a very compelling piece. This can work equally well as a poster too. I know I would like one.<BR/><BR/>There is a naive quality to it all as well. Something about the word Yiddish makes it a take two kind of cover. The whole piece has a sort of Mayan, mexican kind of art feel to it. i wonder if it was intentional. I wonder what propelled the designer and author to settle on a treatment like this. I mean it is all very specific, very well thought out and customized. it would be interesting to hear the process...<BR/><BR/>It seems like it would be a comic book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-53026227520552041142007-04-30T13:30:00.000-05:002007-04-30T13:30:00.000-05:00The cover smacks of Chris Ware-ness, which is a gr...The cover smacks of Chris Ware-ness, which is a great thing when Mr. Ware is involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-82336571454502928922007-04-30T13:03:00.000-05:002007-04-30T13:03:00.000-05:00I think it has to do with the fact that an Alaskan...I think it has to do with the fact that an Alaskan design would be pretty identifiable to the everyday American, but not to the everyday Brit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-73905003861167385972007-04-30T11:13:00.000-05:002007-04-30T11:13:00.000-05:00I dunno. If the spines are anything like the image...I dunno. If the spines are anything like the images from the top, I vote NO.<BR/><BR/>Too busy for the eyes.<BR/><BR/>That's my obsessiveness with clear, distinct and readable spines showing through again.<BR/><BR/>Subtitles are great, but the original title shouldn't have a lot of extra visual distractions around it. IMHO and personal preference.<BR/><BR/>Linda<BR/><BR/>LindaLinda C. McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554730334838454885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-61295605008127938062007-04-30T08:29:00.000-05:002007-04-30T08:29:00.000-05:00You're write -- the first one establishes setting ...You're write -- the first one establishes setting better, but the second one is really striking! I like them both a lot.Katie Alenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17210222751354931694noreply@blogger.com