2011-05-02

Got the front cover done

So I got the front cover done.  Haven't done the back or spine yet.  I'm going with the traditional look for the most part.  I feel absolutely no need to innovate on cover layouts.  I like the traditional look, it lets you know exactly what system you're targeting.  There should be no confusion about what system this is for...

I keep planning on working more on the deeper levels.  Then I keep realizing I've got deadlines on this thing if I'm going to get it ready for GenCon.  Fortunately for me, my players refuse to head in any of the directions that lead to one of the 4 ways to the deeper levels.  It'll only last so long though, so I'm making a concerted push to get this thing published and out of the way.

If anyone is wondering "is it a lot of work to get a book published," the answer is an unqualified "yes."  Starting with a project less than 90 pages might have been a good idea for a first effort... live and learn!

Here's the cover, click for a larger view:

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8 comments:

  1. JamesMay 2, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Looks Great! I really like Glad's work! And ATOM's! What venue will you be using to sell this?

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  2. JohnMay 2, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Awesome - I'll be at Gencon, and this will definitely be on the wish list - I've really enjoyed the play report write ups.

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  3. PatMay 2, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Lulu. It ends up being cheaper even before the constant 20%-off sales that Lulu has. I'll probably have two versions available, publisher-grade for US and regular paper for international so the shipping won't be horrendous. There will also be PDF available, of course.

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  4. PatMay 2, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Or if you mean the venue at GenCon, it'll be at the OSR group booth - http://theosrg.blogspot.com/

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  5. By The SwordMay 3, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    The cover art looks awesome. Very Jeff Dee.

    I'd buy this.

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  6. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    NICE! That is something I must pick up. The cover alone has me sold.

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  7. The Jovial PriestMay 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Don't sell us internationals short with poor quality paper. What's the difference in postage, may be less than you think.

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  8. PatMay 22, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Well you can choose whichever, I won't stop you from buying either version. But the "international" version will have the higher quality paper, "publisher grade" is the cheaper paper and only available in the US.

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