Monday, July 16, 2012

Eye of the Beholder

So, I'm now in the position of selecting images and even hiring models for some of Spencer Hill's cover art, and I have a dilemma. I don't want to perpetuate the negative body image issues of our culture, but I want our authors' books to sell. And THIS is what is done to make those fashionable images that sell stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U

(I'd embed it, but embedding has been disabled).

So, what's a publisher with a conscience to do? Plech--I think I'll stick to fire flowers and artful shadows. At least my own series has natural-looking models--speaking of, have you seen the new cover for Adversary?

Yeah, they glow--they're in love. It's a G-positive thing.
Happy Monday!

10 comments:

Disgruntled Bear said...

I <3 cover reveals!

Wee Shubba said...

Oh, I'm liking it!!! Really fitting to the story!!

Kayleigh @ K-Books said...

I love this cover!
I love this series and I can't wait to own all the paperbacks

Kelly Hashway said...

I love it!

Unknown said...

Great new cover. :)

Michelle

Darby said...

Oh, this really works - awesome cover. I like the glow!

Kim said...

Great cover!

Lisa Rogers said...

I always liked the old covers, but I have to say this one is better. The glow REALLY works.

Trisha Wolfe said...

Oh, oh! I really love this new cover! Especially the glow effect. It's perfect <3

Disgruntled Bear said...

Thanks, Trisha! I kinda love it.