tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post7178585841314725177..comments2024-03-14T08:18:20.779-04:00Comments on Sarah Laurence: The Knife and The Butterfly by Ashley Hope Pérez: review and cover art storySarah Laurencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-71630965475259187572012-03-02T06:27:19.048-05:002012-03-02T06:27:19.048-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Alisa! I totally agree abo...Thanks for stopping by, Alisa! I totally agree about the first cover. The biggest revelation for me in the whole experience of seeing the cover art evolve is how it's not just the appeal of the art but that it's making the right "promise" to the reader about what she/he will get. I never thought about that much before.Ashley Hope Pérezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991064798582078393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-30633543082346262802012-03-01T16:42:30.748-05:002012-03-01T16:42:30.748-05:00"Behind-the-scenes" posts like this are ..."Behind-the-scenes" posts like this are always interesting. The 1st cover for K&B (brown with the sketchwork) is the kind of cover that would make me buy a book - it looks like it holds the kind of story I would want to read. But, it's totally not right for Azael's story. I'd pick it up thinking I was getting one thing, and I might put it down disappointed when my expectation wasn't met. Also agree that the one with the guy looks like it's for a different book - it screams dark urban fantasy - vampires, werewolves, cults and magic. So fun to see the evolution.Alisahttp://alisaword.worpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-91502093857654532112012-02-17T00:19:15.055-05:002012-02-17T00:19:15.055-05:00Thanks for the link, Jennifer! I love the photo of...Thanks for the link, Jennifer! I love the photo of V's tattoo--and you are right about the vertical type. My protag, Azael, would approve heartily--the designer, Laura Otto Rinne, would too, I bet.<br /><br />Speaking of tattoos, I have one that helped me commit to writing. Story here: http://www.ashleyperez.com/blog/item/45-the-tattoo-storyAshley Hope Pérezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991064798582078393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-59307787065742522642012-02-16T17:44:14.183-05:002012-02-16T17:44:14.183-05:00Very interesting to see the progression of covers....Very interesting to see the progression of covers. Oddly, reminds me of <a href="http://ancienthebrewpoetry.typepad.com/ancient_hebrew_poetry/2007/07/victoria-beckha.html" rel="nofollow">Victoria Beckham's back</a>! There is something very strong graphically about the vertical type.Jennifer Mirskyhttp://www.jennifermirsky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-86449222621217464642012-02-14T10:57:11.943-05:002012-02-14T10:57:11.943-05:00Thanks, Amanda. My publisher, Carolrhoda Lab, take...Thanks, Amanda. My publisher, Carolrhoda Lab, takes pride in pushing the boundaries of YA out and the standars up. I'm happy to be part of that. I love adult readers, too!Ashley Hope Pérezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991064798582078393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-53919326532651953052012-02-13T17:58:12.333-05:002012-02-13T17:58:12.333-05:00what a provocative subject matter for a ya novel. ...what a provocative subject matter for a ya novel. it is refreshing to know this genre is being elevated with such a mature treatment by this author.Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-30813794814036910822012-02-10T11:51:12.765-05:002012-02-10T11:51:12.765-05:00Hi Carol! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. If th...Hi Carol! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. If those were your impressions, my designer is, indeed, a rockstar. And I don't think the novel will disappoint, so I hope you check it out. Abrazos from Paris!Ashley Hope Pérezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991064798582078393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-39285629639466046862012-02-10T11:21:18.595-05:002012-02-10T11:21:18.595-05:00The title and design grab me Ashley and Sarah. The...The title and design grab me Ashley and Sarah. There is a bit of a startling chill about it. The sharp hard knife and the gentle, fragile spirit of a butterfly. Makes me want to know more . . . to read the book. Great to see the process of choosing the cover. Best of luck with your book!carolflowerhillfarmhttp://flowerhillfarm.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-22396016601140312152012-02-09T12:52:02.167-05:002012-02-09T12:52:02.167-05:00Hi Donna! I agree that authors know the story best...Hi Donna! I agree that authors know the story best, but we don't always have a full enough understanding of the market... or of how a particular cover might speak to potential readers. That said, I was thrilled to be included in the process and to have a designer who was so tuned in to my own intentions with the novel. As you said, there are a shocking (!!) number of covers out there that not only don't fit the books they present to the world but even misrepresent them.Ashley Hope Pérezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991064798582078393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-57749554164308645232012-02-09T12:33:53.100-05:002012-02-09T12:33:53.100-05:00This was neat to read. I often wonder about how co...This was neat to read. I often wonder about how covers are chosen and how much say the author has in them. I would think that since the author knows the story better than anyone, he or she should have a lot of say in what the cover art is. I've read books before where the cover has nothing to do with the story, which is annoying!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352909161587824227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-30485658632410762622012-02-09T09:16:45.869-05:002012-02-09T09:16:45.869-05:00Thanks, Tina and Sapphire, for sharing your though...Thanks, Tina and Sapphire, for sharing your thoughts. I had no idea about how the cover selection process worked before I became an author--it is still a revelation. @ A Cuban in London (from a Texan in Paris): I like to think the plot of the book lives up to the cover art, and several reviewers have mentioned things along those lines (appreciating the art even more after reading). <br /><br />So! Go serve yourself a big dose of THE KNIFE AND THE BUTTERFLY. It's on amazon.co.uk, the book depository, and available from most booksellers... and do be in touch if you read it! I love hearing from folks.Ashley Hope Pérezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991064798582078393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-76515050462783679852012-02-09T02:55:45.034-05:002012-02-09T02:55:45.034-05:00Hi
To choose cover designs must be one of the mos...Hi<br /><br />To choose cover designs must be one of the most exciting events in the course of bringing out books. <br />"A beautifully designed book is a piece of art" I sometimes buy books only because their covers are really good...<br />And thank you for the lovely review!☆sapphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444996989089740303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-4337761991637158962012-02-08T14:40:42.170-05:002012-02-08T14:40:42.170-05:00On catching a first glimpse of the cover and befor...On catching a first glimpse of the cover and before reading your magnificent review, the artwork reminded me of The Red Dragon by Thomas Harris. Of course, Ashley's book is a work of art in and of itself (great to have a person with a Latin surname on your blog! :-D) I thoroughly enjoyed your column and the whole process of how the final cover was chosen. I'm actually intrigued by the plot, too.<br /><br />Thank you very much. You always introduce very interesting authors to us, avid readers.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259325291907281485.post-74518269198218975572012-02-08T07:41:42.933-05:002012-02-08T07:41:42.933-05:00It's very interesting how the cover art was ch...It's very interesting how the cover art was chosen. It certainly catches the eye.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.com