Book Cover Illustrations

Serif typefaces are often recommended for book text because they are “easier to read. ” And for the same reason, it follows that sans serif is only suitable for headlines and such. (And by way of explanation, the expert may then impart a strange theory about how the curves of the serifs “guide the eye” […]

Kerning is becoming a lost art for many segments of the publishing industry. Kerning refers to the adjustment of space between letters so they look balanced and spaced. It’s more art than science, and good kerning often goes unnoticed. Generally kerning is reserved for titles, mastheads, or other display type. Quality electronic typefaces (fonts) have […]

From the press release: The 2010 DIY Book Festival has issued a call for entries for its ninth annual program celebrating the success of independent authors and publishers. The DIY Book Festival will consider self-published or independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, biography/autobiography, children’s books, teenage, how-to, cookbooks, science fiction, audio/spoken word, photography, art, comics, ’zines, fan […]

During my career I’ve worked with and for all sorts of publishers, from the giants like HarperCollins to mid-sized operations like Paladin Press to small presses and self publishers. I even have my own “press” that puts out a title now and then. I’ve enjoyed all the work and worked with a lot of enjoyable […]

Here’s a sneak preview of the new Juli Hustles‘ new album cover that I created for the musical artist. Our goal was a retro-science fiction look with a typeface to bring out that feel. ===================== Duncan Long is a freelance book and CD cover illustrator for many musical artists and labels. See more of his […]

Pronouncing a work finished is often one of the most important creative decisions an illustrator, musician, writer, or other artistic person can make. If care isn’t exercised, he passes the point where changes are for the better and instead further work becomes counter-productive. Something good becomes so-so, and if the changes continue, the whole product […]

Sci-Fi Art Now is now available for sale, even though it won’t officially be released until October (2010). Here’s the blurb from Ilex Press’ site: “This perennially popular genre always attracts the most visionary artists, and this book showcases the crème de la crème of contemporary science fiction painters, illustrators and creators. All aspects of […]

Only known video of Andrew Wyeth as he paints. Captured on a home video and a bit over cropped in this version. Nevertheless, a fascinating insight into how this artist worked. ===================== Duncan Long is a freelance illustrator who has done work for HarperCollins, PS Publishing, Pocket Books, Solomon Press, Fort Ross, and many other […]