Here are 2 alternative propositions for the cover of the best seller "Redbreast", written by Jo Nesbo.
This is the book that i happen to own, and was the inspiration for the following propositions. It is the Greek edition and it was a wonderfull gift.
Proposition 1 - A handmade illustration
Originally inspired by the context of the book and the style of "Sin City", i drew a redbreast using watercolours and pencils. I let the brush cary as much water as possible to create a sence of unfinished, rushed work.
After scanning the drawing, i edited it a little using Photoshop.
This is the project finalized and ready to print. I used the illustration as a guide for the various elements of the front and the back cover.
The final product.
Proposition 2 - A minimalistic aproach
In this design, i tried to remove everything that wasn't absolutely necessary. I designed a minimalistic bird (the title explains it) and came up with various ways of using it. The main idea is that the design of the cover will have a 3rd dimension.
The new Redbreast
A proposition for cover. The redbreast is made of black plastic or laser-cut wood.
In this design i kept in mind that the book should fit in a bookself next to other books, and a "3d" design would make it difficult. So, the cover is perforated and the buyer can pull the wings out and create the 3d effect.
Here we have a more complicated design. The cover is 3d printed and the redbreast looks like it is emerging from the red backround.
