Author Phil Genovese, Jr., wrote this about the book cover and layout work I did for his novel: "Duncan made the process of developing my cover painless, if not fun. I had some initial ideas and Duncan went to work, giving them life beyond my greatest expectations. He kept me involved and informed through every step of the process, sharing his ideas, sending me images, and welcoming my input. Duncan worked long and tirelessly until he had a cover that we both could be proud of. "I believe that people do indeed judge a book by its cover – at least initially during those crucial early moments when browsing the shelves or a web site. A good book cover, one that uses images and text artfully and thoughtfully, can mean the difference between someone picking up your book to learn more about it or not. "My book cover is my billboard. I want it stand out on the busy book highway, crowded with the couple hundred thousand other titles released each year. So, when I decided to publish my first novel, The Grandfather Clause, with a print-on-demand house, I chose not to use their 'free' cover templates and in-house cover designers. I decided to spend the extra dollars to ensure that my book's cover was not one that I had settled for or compromised. "This being my first book, I went to the Internet and searched until I found three book cover illustrators/designers that I thought would meet my artistic and professional requirements. I was intrigued by Duncan Long's work on his web site. He's an artist, a designer, a musician, and a writer. His body of work is vast and eclectic. After a few quick emails, Duncan Long's responsiveness also impressed me. It all made for a quick and easy decision – one that I have never regretted. "I guess you know by now that I highly recommend Duncan Long, not only for his artistry and professionalism, but also for his unforgiving commitment to his own very high standards of excellence. Beyond that, I think you’ll meet a great guy and make a good friend along the way." -- Phil Genovese, Jr. For more about this novel and its author, visit PhilGenovese.com. |
