tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post4527610657202606388..comments2023-03-28T04:04:28.577-04:00Comments on ...by Henry Sene Yee Design: The Housekeeper and the ProfessorH3NR7http://www.blogger.com/profile/12900839226973133951noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-91630412173229859312009-06-12T11:17:48.308-04:002009-06-12T11:17:48.308-04:00I like the concept but in execution, the math symb...I like the concept but in execution, the math symbols floating around with the flower petals are too big and distract from the title and author. Otherwise, I like the photo & colors used, and the type chosen for the title/author.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16016477710911764266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-85392085780372269262009-02-27T15:17:00.000-05:002009-02-27T15:17:00.000-05:00that's funny. But it's true, the Diving Pool cover...that's funny. But it's true, the Diving Pool cover has the same typographic nuances and color scheme—tying the two books together effectively. Nice thought...Ian Koviakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06779092543413941740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-84721652104662751262009-02-23T18:11:00.000-05:002009-02-23T18:11:00.000-05:00@ Gould: I think all designers want the opportunit...@ Gould: I think all designers want the opportunity to work with specifics forms and ideas. If it's a historical book, a designer may be drawn to use typefaces and the visual vernacular of the time period that the book takes place in or is about. Designers love to use scanned textured paper on anything that's period. They are clichés and they all need to be retired. But sometimes you reinvent and sometimes you don't want to.<BR/>This book was about seeing the formulaic structures of math in the world out there. I was looking for a nature scene to juxtapose math with. In my image search, this cherry blossom tree with it's petals blowing away was a nice balance of beauty and chaotic order. The fact that the author's previous title, THE DIVING POOL was all blue made choosing this color sympathetic image seem right and created a visual connection. AND, that cover was also designed without using any Asian motifs.H3NR7https://www.blogger.com/profile/12900839226973133951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-47285839359990088972009-02-19T22:34:00.000-05:002009-02-19T22:34:00.000-05:00Is that pi running down the middle of the back cov...Is that pi running down the middle of the back cover?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-29831445513697271852009-02-19T15:27:00.000-05:002009-02-19T15:27:00.000-05:00That's absolutely gorgeous!That's absolutely gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-39299451824363386672009-02-19T11:09:00.000-05:002009-02-19T11:09:00.000-05:00This is beautiful Henry. I love the first book you...This is beautiful Henry. I love the first book you did for Yoko as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-53786413364256307492009-02-18T03:39:00.000-05:002009-02-18T03:39:00.000-05:00Sure, it's much better than bottles ;-)Sure, it's much better than bottles ;-)Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536252718503711608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-11451155781368366732009-02-17T21:22:00.000-05:002009-02-17T21:22:00.000-05:00What'dya expect? Two bottles with a tube sticking ...What'dya expect? Two bottles with a tube sticking out of it? ;)H3NR7https://www.blogger.com/profile/12900839226973133951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-53473834029952759752009-02-17T19:13:00.000-05:002009-02-17T19:13:00.000-05:00because it's what the mass market expects. and thi...because it's what the mass market expects. and this is for a mass market.<BR/><BR/>Very pretty and appropriate. the type is doing it's job very well.Ian Koviakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06779092543413941740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26182076.post-9793846039476113942009-02-17T15:52:00.000-05:002009-02-17T15:52:00.000-05:00Interesting. But I cannot help asking : why is tha...Interesting. But I cannot help asking : why is that all Asian, and specifically Japanese, book covers do have to feature i.e Asian beauties, cherry blossoms, etc. ?<BR/><BR/>French cover here by the way :<BR/>http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q1JZVFAYL._SS500_.jpgGouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536252718503711608noreply@blogger.com