That isn't a photo, is it? It looks like a beautifully rendered photo-realistic painting. I don't mind all photos on covers -- I just don't like them when they are too "real" to allow me to suspend disbelief -- if there are no faces, or the photo is mysterious, I like them. This is mysterious and beautiful
Lisa, it's taken from a b&w Toni Frissell photo that graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar in 1947. She was a trailblazer to women photographers, very generous too. Then Whitney added his own vision to it. These two artists combined worked is extraordinary and I'm over-the-moon that their brilliance will grace my cover. I would hang that piece in my home.
Usman, when you read it (yes, the galley is coming as I promised long ago), you'll find this is not sad at all. I won't say another word, you'll have to see for your self.
I hope so, Carleen, then we can talk about how we were inspired by so many of the same parallels. It's funny how ORANGE MINT & HONEY and TETHERED are completely different stories with many of the same themes.
Beautiful! And congratulations, Amy.
ReplyDeleteI said this to you before, but seeing it here makes me all swoony again. This is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKristen, thanks so much. I am wild about it. When I first opened the attachment, I wept. It perfectly captures the tone and theme of the book.
ReplyDeleteJudy, it's so nice to have a friend with whom to swoon.
Amy
gorgeous, Amy!
ReplyDeleteThis really is such an amazing cover!
ReplyDeleteMy response, too, was "Gorgeous!" I think your friend Sessalee will approve.
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm usually fairly cover agnostic, but this one is elegant and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTherese, you should know a gorgeous book cover by now. All of your US & foreign covers for SOUVENIR are breathtaking. And who wouldn't approve?
ReplyDeleteLisa, I do know how you feel about covers -- especially those with photos. I'm so pleased you like this one.
Amy
Stunning! And best of all, Amy, golden yellow and white ARE on the cover!!!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought of it that way, but you're right, Larramie!
ReplyDeleteAmy
That isn't a photo, is it? It looks like a beautifully rendered photo-realistic painting. I don't mind all photos on covers -- I just don't like them when they are too "real" to allow me to suspend disbelief -- if there are no faces, or the photo is mysterious, I like them. This is mysterious and beautiful
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful, sad, poignant. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLisa, it's taken from a b&w Toni Frissell photo that graced the cover of Harper's Bazaar in 1947. She was a trailblazer to women photographers, very generous too. Then Whitney added his own vision to it. These two artists combined worked is extraordinary and I'm over-the-moon that their brilliance will grace my cover. I would hang that piece in my home.
ReplyDeleteUsman, when you read it (yes, the galley is coming as I promised long ago), you'll find this is not sad at all. I won't say another word, you'll have to see for your self.
Amy
I'd pick that book up in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteI hope so, Carleen, then we can talk about how we were inspired by so many of the same parallels. It's funny how ORANGE MINT & HONEY and TETHERED are completely different stories with many of the same themes.
ReplyDeleteAmy