Are there side by side pictures of the different covers somewhere easy to view?
The great artwork debate: Alterra fans weigh in here!
If you're a fan of Alterra, you've probably seen the old artwork--old covers and interior illustrations.
Now we have a new artist--Hope Hoover--and her work is absolutely superb. However, I have some really important questions, and I'd like to have your help in answering them.
First, your thoughts on the covers--old vs new. What impression does each one give of the material inside? To what age group do you believe they will appeal most?
Second, the interior illustrations. Do they add to your reading experience? Would you prefer only a few, many, or none?
Should we include new ones by Hope in the new editions, or keep some of the old ones?
What are your thoughts? Please be candid...I won't be offended in the least. Parthian Press needs your feedback--and your help.
Thanks!
Now we have a new artist--Hope Hoover--and her work is absolutely superb. However, I have some really important questions, and I'd like to have your help in answering them.
First, your thoughts on the covers--old vs new. What impression does each one give of the material inside? To what age group do you believe they will appeal most?
Second, the interior illustrations. Do they add to your reading experience? Would you prefer only a few, many, or none?
Should we include new ones by Hope in the new editions, or keep some of the old ones?
What are your thoughts? Please be candid...I won't be offended in the least. Parthian Press needs your feedback--and your help.
Thanks!
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I like the new covers...I think they give it somewhat of a "richer" tone for some reason. I do like the pics inside and am partial to the smaller pics between chapters. One of my favorites is the pic of Gorgon's eyes. Small glimpses into what you are thinking when you do write the books to me is invaluable. And having you do the pics yourself, especially since you "can" (many authors would have to draw stick figures!), adds so much to the whole experience.
Sooooo, to make a long story short, have Hope do the covers and please ("you") continue with the smaller insight pics throughout. I'm sure Hope could draw the inside pics as well, but only you can draw what's in your own head and that's what is value-add for me.
...and thanx for asking!
Sooooo, to make a long story short, have Hope do the covers and please ("you") continue with the smaller insight pics throughout. I'm sure Hope could draw the inside pics as well, but only you can draw what's in your own head and that's what is value-add for me.
...and thanx for asking!
The links worked fine for me.
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Hey everyone, this may be a little late, but this should work:
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I love both covers, the Elfhunter Classic cover is beautiful and shows a great deal of passion in who Gaelen is. It is obvious this portrait was painted by someone who loves her. The 2nd Edition cover is equally as beautiful, however if I had to use an analogy I would say that the cover art has matured much like the book. Gaelen looks more mature and deadly ticked off.
Since the initial release of Elfhunter classic the learning experiences for everyone involved are incredible. I like to look at it from a standpoint of a new era for all things Alterra.
The illustrations in the book are a nice "value add". I love Archer's illustrations and i think there is a place for some of them in the second editions of the series. That having been said, I would rather have a book with a ton of illustrations. But that is just my humble opinion. Archer does such an amazing job introducing us to all thing and people in Alterra I have never had a problem with being able to picture what is happening, what things look like and what tone is.
I love both covers, the Elfhunter Classic cover is beautiful and shows a great deal of passion in who Gaelen is. It is obvious this portrait was painted by someone who loves her. The 2nd Edition cover is equally as beautiful, however if I had to use an analogy I would say that the cover art has matured much like the book. Gaelen looks more mature and deadly ticked off.
Since the initial release of Elfhunter classic the learning experiences for everyone involved are incredible. I like to look at it from a standpoint of a new era for all things Alterra.
The illustrations in the book are a nice "value add". I love Archer's illustrations and i think there is a place for some of them in the second editions of the series. That having been said, I would rather have a book with a ton of illustrations. But that is just my humble opinion. Archer does such an amazing job introducing us to all thing and people in Alterra I have never had a problem with being able to picture what is happening, what things look like and what tone is.
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