tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post7744434260337737702..comments2023-11-03T11:07:24.965-04:00Comments on Adam Rex: Think Your Cover Concept's Approved? Guess Again.Adam Rexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00613641218929467577noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-7466974145590082912009-11-07T21:36:19.918-05:002009-11-07T21:36:19.918-05:00Seeing the long slog you took to get the cover ju...Seeing the long slog you took to get the cover just right helps the rest of us not whine so much. Looks like it was a fun ride, though.Richard Jesse Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526212532259535346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-24506512330996116022009-09-21T16:55:47.708-04:002009-09-21T16:55:47.708-04:00Thanks, Kelly!
I presume it's 4-8, Vinod. No...Thanks, Kelly!<br /><br />I presume it's 4-8, Vinod. Not sure.<br /><br />No, Jason, I was just given the text to work with and interpret as I chose. This is nearly always the case. An author approaching the illustrator with sketches would be HIGHLY discouraged by the editor.<br /><br />Actually, Phil, the Hamilton idea was seriously entertained for a while. I was as surprised as anyone.Adam Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613641218929467577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-87918129108484732132009-09-19T15:47:26.850-04:002009-09-19T15:47:26.850-04:00Vinod is just upset because his art directors are ...Vinod is just upset because his art directors are always asking him the same thing. More options! Get out of the box!<br /><br />Really though, he's right. These are really fun. It's cool to see how many different directions you were purposing with these.<br /><br />The one with you and Mac Burnett along with the editor is my favorite. What kind of comments did you get back for the Hamilton gag? I can't see them being anything but cautious about it!Phil Hillikerhttp://www.minotaurstudios.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-16642786163923810632009-09-19T10:27:13.463-04:002009-09-19T10:27:13.463-04:00So, Adam.
It seems like this whole book is about ...So, Adam.<br /><br />It seems like this whole book is about visual gags. What was that collaboration like between you and the author? Did he come to you with sketches?Jason Michelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717521560469683151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-34055907262056380882009-09-18T21:40:42.464-04:002009-09-18T21:40:42.464-04:00I think I'd like to see a few more options. Tr...I think I'd like to see a few more options. Try a little "out of the box thinking"<br /><br />But seriously, these are all great! <br />The Hamilton toilet gag is awesome. What's the age group for the book?Vinod Ramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512359867607141122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-78044768801759744292009-09-16T21:56:14.757-04:002009-09-16T21:56:14.757-04:00The ten dollar cover and Hamilton on the throne is...The ten dollar cover and Hamilton on the throne is pretty darn funny! (I will never think of Alexander the same again...)<br />Very cool to see the myriad of concepts!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-87347152698252512942009-09-16T18:12:44.125-04:002009-09-16T18:12:44.125-04:00Nah, more like Sarah Vowell.Nah, more like Sarah Vowell.Adam Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613641218929467577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-41860018306462265492009-09-16T18:07:09.577-04:002009-09-16T18:07:09.577-04:00My favorite is the words/pictures/bird/pig cover. ...My favorite is the words/pictures/bird/pig cover. Also, "Something Embarrassing With Lincoln" sounds like a great title for something. Maybe a David Sedaris book.Davidhttp://www.ironicsans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-72700104393107130772009-09-16T16:12:48.228-04:002009-09-16T16:12:48.228-04:00The Adam Rex blog! Guaranteed to make you existen...The Adam Rex blog! Guaranteed to make you existentially weary.Adam Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613641218929467577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058774462027111667.post-76930572458281150232009-09-16T15:54:42.210-04:002009-09-16T15:54:42.210-04:00I get tired just looking at this. :) PamI get tired just looking at this. :) Pamyoborobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066130552106363077noreply@blogger.com