My Cover Design Work

[Kealan Patrick Burke]

TJ: I use stock art or in-house photography only. I don't hire artists. If I can't do the composite myself, I pass on the project. So far this has only happened once, with a science fiction cover that needed an illustrator, not a graphic designer (this is why I don't do SF covers). Usually the author will give me the concept they have in mind, in addition to a synopsis. If either of those is not enough, I'll read some of the book to get a feel for the tone, etc.

[TJCams]

Kealan - I have a question for you.

Aside from your own novels - when you are designing a cover for a book, how do you figure out what kind of drawings, pictures, etc. are going to go on the cover? Do you have to read a transcript, or a summary of the story/characters? Is it something you collaborate with the author or editor? When do you go to an artist like Caruso, etc.?

[TJCams]

They has a very cool look to it. Regardless, they are all well done.

[Kealan Patrick Burke]

Thanks guys!

[Tommy]

Really like the Wool cover! Very cool!

I second that, very nice cover!

[peteOcha]

And here is the new book design website:

http://www.elderlemondesign.com

Really like the Wool cover! Very cool!

[Kealan Patrick Burke]

And here is the new book design website:

http://www.elderlemondesign.com

[srboone]

Fair enough.

[Kealan Patrick Burke]

Awesome! Why isn't your name on the CD website for the striking The Influence cover?

Credit in the book's interior is enough for me

[srboone]

Awesome! Why isn't your name on the CD website for the striking The Influence cover?

[Kealan Patrick Burke]

A few more cover designs:

They - Display.jpg

Kin New (small).jpg

Cry Wolf Final - Nook.jpg

little03.jpg

[Kealan Patrick Burke]

Either that or I do!

Thanks for all the kind words, folks!

[RJK1981]

Either that or the employees grab them up!

[srboone]

Awesome stuff! I so need to get caught up on some of your titles too.

I've noticed there are never any KPB titles at Half price Books whenever I go. I guess the books are just so awesome that people can't bring themselves to give them up!

[TJCams]

Awesome stuff! I so need to get caught up on some of your titles too.