Publishers Weekly
February 25, 2008 issue
All the cover designs are only lowrez comps at this stage.
Books are samples only. Text and other details will be added.
The white block in the lower left corner represents the label area.
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To see the cover for the Fall 2007 issue click here
Only 14 of the books
being considered for the
PW cover will be selected.
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concept #1a |
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UNDULATING - Green color graduations with patterns of lines.
• Subtle
• Refreshing
• Soft

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concept #1b |

comp 1b |
UNDULATING VARIATION - Blue and green graduations on white background.
• Bright
• Refreshing
• Free form

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concept #2a |
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ORGANIC BORDERS - Large leaves form a boarder on all four sides. Water drops on some leaves.
• Fun
• Illustrative
• Organic

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concept #2b |
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ORGANIC BORDERS VARIATION - Vines with small leaves and white background form a partial border.
• Simple and light
• Illustrative
• Organic

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concept #3a |
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WATER - Raindrops making ripples on blue water.
• Cool
• Gentle depth and motion
• Refreshing

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concept #3b |
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WATER VARIATION - Clear blue sky and calm water.
• Clean and bright
• Strong depth
• Refreshing

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concept #4a |
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HIGHTECH - Dark gray and black graduated background. Embossed and beveled areas with highlights and glows.
• Modern futuristic look
• Colors of books pop
• Bold and 3 dimensional

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concept #4b |
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HIGHTECH VARIATION - Dark background has texture, dimension. and a star burst.
• Futuristic
• Colors pop
• High Energy |
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