I chose an image of a snail as inspiration for my grid structure. I had a hard time coming up with initial grids, but after thinking about the meaning of "empty words", went for the idea of an spiral loosening up and falling into space.Feedback would be appreciated!
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I really liked this layout!
I love the organic feel in general. I also like how it takes me on a journey along a rather playful path. I think you mentioned that the path is a bit rough, but I like the texture it has... a bit of that ruggedness somehow gives it a bit of a mysterious feel, which to me works well with John Cage's image.
The nitpick I'd have is that the words are all very close to one another and as a result there's not much distinction between the words or rhythm. (ISBN -> publisher, "lectures and writings by john cage volume two) It feels very "rushed". As I'm reading the words, I feel like I'm racing down. Is that what you intended?
This is a personal nitpick, but I feel like the design of the cover puts "john cage" a bit too much into the "background" On the one hand, I like that because I like the design as it is. On the other hand, I wonder if the design being nice as it is detracts from conveying the fact that the book is by john cage. Again, this is a personal nitpick because I feel that it is significant that John Cage is the author. Maybe, in your mind the fact that the book is by john cage is not that important.
Just my random thoughts. Again, I love the look and feel! Great job, Carrie!
I would have to agree. The overall feel of the cover is great. Unfortunately, I can't offhand think of what to do to "john cage" that would disrupt the rhythm of the unwinding spiral.
Thanks for the feedback!
Funny, I never actually though John Cage was important (in either of my layouts so far). I figured if the book cover was compelling enough, the reader would figure it out. Not sure if that's working out, maybe I could try pushing "lectures and writings by" and "volume one" into the background a bit more. I'll try it.
I never thought of the feeling of the words as being rushed, but I see where you're coming from--I had a hard time figuring out how to shape the 'lectures and writings by' etc. I may try and loosen it up a bit and slow down the rhythm.
Thanks again for the comments!
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