John Chadwell (author of Werewolves of New Idria; screenplay by Chadwell and Ron
Shusett, writer/creator of Alien, Total Recall, etc.) wrote, “Duncan Long’s concept
illustrations for Werewolves of New Idria have brought the characters to life for
readers and myself as I write new adventures for this family of werewolves and holy
warriors throughout their 900-
Mindy MacKay, author of Peacebreakers wrote, “Not only did Duncan Long do an amazing job on my cover, but he was a great pleasure to work with. He kept me informed every step of the way and made inspiring suggestions that really led to a striking cover. I highly recommend his work.”
R. L. Brush, author of Jesse Steele and the Secret of Otherworld, noted, “As a first
time author, I’ve found several things about the self-
Paul M. Strickler, author of The Calling wrote, "I have received a number of compliments on your cover art. It truly is striking. My publicist says she knows the cover alone has sold several books. She was reading the book the other day when a complete stranger came up and asked what it was – the cover had piqued her interest!”
Mark Mozden wrote, “Duncan Long did a fantastic job creating a cover for my new novel,
The Omega Point. A key attribute he brings to the table is a thorough understanding
of both the mechanics and the market, for books and book covers. His inputs (on many
things I did not realize) were a great help in our joint cover-
Author Phil Genovese, Jr., wrote this about the book cover and layout work I did for his novel The Grandfather Clause: "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 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."
Gordon Rodgers at Longbeard Press, LLC, wrote, "Duncan, thanks for a fabulous cover. I could not be more pleased. The artwork is fantastic, and the layout and colors make it even better. I appreciate all the great ideas and suggestions you made, and that were incorporated into the design. I now have a cover that will definitely catch the eye of those who see it! I look forward to working with you in the future for covers on other books I intend to publish."
R. Thomas Roe, suthor of The Gaelic Letters wrote, “I very fortunately selected Duncan Long to do the cover for my new novel....Throughout the process, Duncan was there when I called, responded immediately to my emails, was very helpful, had excellent suggestions, and his artwork was outstanding. What more can you ask for? I had the definite impression that Duncan was taking a very personal interest in my project and in seeing that his high standards were carried through in all aspects of the final cover design. I recommend Duncan highly to anyone who wants a unique cover for their novel.”
I feel lucky that Mermaid Press paired me with such a talented artist. Everyone without
fail seems to agree: The art on both covers is amazing. -
I'd prefer using your art other than another artist. Your work is much more intense, and creative. Mike Palevo, author of The Feasts of the Lord, and Their Fulfillment.
Rudolf Waldner, author of Marketing from the Trenches wrote about the book cover
Duncan did for Karl Lenker’s best-
R. Scott Taylor wrote about the cover I did for his novel Stingy Jack, “People here are flipping over the cover... (and I do think it's a major selling point with them).... [Long is] reliable, accommodating, informative. These are the words used to described one of the industry's finest artists.”
Horror book author Kurt Newton wrote, “Duncan Long captures both dream and nightmare with such accuracy one would swear he has developed a way to photograph what lies within the human imagination.... People still comment on the cover for Dark Demons, by the way. Some find it difficult to look at... maybe because it's looking back!”
Armin Hammer author of Purpose Driven Disaster wrote, "I searched the web for book cover designers, and looked at a lot of people's work. I was most impressed with the artwork of Duncan Long. I felt it was head and shoulders above what most cover designers were doing.
Dindy Robinson, managing editor/owner of Swimming Kangaroo Books, wrote, "The cover Duncan did for Lightning Days is very striking and attracts a lot of attention. It conveys the tone of the book perfectly! He is prompt, professional and pleasant to work with."
Robert Fripp, the author of Power of a Woman. Memoirs of a turbulent life: Eleanor of Aquitaine, wrote, "Duncan Long did a great job, bringing Eleanor of Aquitaine to life! I needed her portrait to illustrate my cover for Eleanor's memoirs. Using a photo of a twelfth century carved bust for reference, Duncan transformed cold stone to warm flesh, thereby giving the modern world the first realistic portrait of this astonishing woman.”
“After months of searching many illustration companies, I finally stumbled upon Duncan's web site. The initial contact and all subsequent conversations I had with Duncan was pleasant, making the whole illustration process immensely fun. When he got a grasp of what I wanted, he brought about suggestions that improved upon the original idea. The final cover was significantly better than what I wanted. In the end, I did hire Duncan for his imagination. What he created could not be better described than ‘beautiful.’” – Daryl Readman, author of the science fiction novel Reincarnated: A Life of Choice.
What Authors and Publishers Say About
Duncan Long’s Book Cover Illustrations:
Copyright © 2009, 2010 by Duncan Long. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner of text, book cover illustrations, book cover graphic designs, or book cover graphic artwork on this page or the pages it links to is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from illustrator Duncan Long. All book cover illustrations, graphic design, ebooks, book cover graphic art and other creations, except where otherwise noted, have been created by Duncan Long. Some material may also have rights sold and used as book cover illustrations and book cover graphic design art and inner illustrations in books, magazines, or as CD album cover illustrations.
People will judge your book by its cover, forming an opinion about the merits of your book by its cover illustration. That means good graphics are essential if you want to be taken seriously by potential readers.
Duncan Long can supply the quality book cover you need. He’s created book illustrations for HarperCollins, PS Publishing, Pocket Books, Delirium Books, Solomon Press, Ballistic Media, American Media, Fort Ross, Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, and many small publishers.
In 2009, the book cover illustration Duncan created for Dora Machado’s Stonewiser: The Heart of the Stone (Mermaid Press) helped the book become a finalist in ForeWord's Book of the Year Award in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category and also helped it win the IBPA’s Benjamin Franklin Award for best debut fiction novel.
Duncan’s illustration appeared on the cover of Digital Artwork for the 21st Century (Artists’ and Photographers’ Press Ltd./HarperCollins); Locus Magazine designated this book its “Editor's Choice,” noting that the Long’s illustration made a “handsome cover.”
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