Book Cover Design -- RIFT

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $150
  • Entries Received: 320
  • Winner: creativeasadul

Contest Brief

Hi!

I've written a book about political culture wars around the world....left/right politics. I've been playing around with creating some book cover designs myself...some ok stuff, but nothing great just yet. So I'm hoping some creative superstars can help me out.

Please see the PDF & AI files attached, to see what I've been coming up with so far.

A few details...
-- In Canada & the US, the two main sides of politics are often defined by two colours, red and blue. Which is why I've been using blue and red with the title RIFT....blending them into purple. As the whole point of the book is about learning how to balance the two sides of our political nature. I don't "need" red and blue to be used in the design, but I just thought it was an interesting detail.
-- The word RIFT can be created by taking the two first letters of the word RIGHT, and the two last letters of the word LEFT. Which is why I've created a subtle little detail showcasing the blending of Right & Left, by adding the smaller LE and GHT, in screened-back fonts. You don't have to design this subtle detail the exact same way that I've done it, but I do think this detail is important in the overall design.
-- I think a photographic image is a strong addition to the cover design, however it's not absolutely essential. My favourite is the sculpture of the two black thinking men balancing on the brass rails, but feel free to use something else, or none at all.
-- All the verbiage/text on the cover is important and necessary. I prefer the "The Tenacious Perpetuality..." line to be on/near the top, as well as the sub-text "Culture wars are spitting us..." to be under the title word RIFT. But if you think there's a better way, then go for it.
-- The book size will be approximately 5.5" wide by 8.25" high/long....but this may change slightly once I'm ready to publish. But for design, just go with these sizes, unless you think there's something better.
-- For the final files needed from the contest winner, I'll require a raw Illustrator file that I can work with and make moderate changes to, as well all the elements/assets/fonts included (packaged).

....if you have any questions, please just ask!

Thanks Everyone,
AG

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  • AtticusWolf
    Contest Holder
    • 12 months ago

    Hi Everyone,

    I've published my book. Thanks for all your creative input in my cover design.
    I took a few different ideas, and brought them together.

    The book is on Amazon, across all regions and platforms:
    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BZFP2T9Z

    Thanks again!

    • 12 months ago
    1. ammarazainab264
      ammarazainab264
      • 12 months ago

      All the best for your new book.

      • 12 months ago
    2. LATSohanYT
      LATSohanYT
      • 11 months ago

      All the best for your new book . The book looks great.

      • 11 months ago
  • AtticusWolf
    Contest Holder
    • 1 year ago

    I just wanted to say thank you!!!

    So many of you have done a tremendous amount of work on this book cover contest...I am blown away.
    I am currently shortlisting my favourite ones right now. It's a difficult decision, but I'm getting there.
    I wish I could reward at least 4-5 of you as the contest winner.

    These contests are a tough format. Because it's unbelievably unfair to you guys.
    However, the creative that comes out of these contests is really diverse, and evolves very quickly.

    Anyway, this book is the most important thing I've ever done.
    So I wanted to thank you all for helping me out with this very important part of completing it.

    All the best,
    Anthony

    • 1 year ago
    1. kreativedesizn
      kreativedesizn
      • 1 year ago

      Thank you so much. Have a nice day.

      • 1 year ago
    2. jmvanbreda
      jmvanbreda
      • 1 year ago

      Thank you, Anthony.

      • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    PLEASE GIVE ME WIN ..I WILL READY TO ALL FILE FOR MATE ..JPG
    PDF
    PNG
    Ai.Delivery After Unlimited Revisions

    It's possible to change the design ,text or color etc. Looking forward to your Valuable feedback. Proffesional book cover ..If you have any questions, feel free to contact me! Thank you

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    Hi Sir i have a design but time is over ,,, #336 Please check my update design ( https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ALdXvk-3pHc2dOVfj7crr7-USqP1FTVr?usp=share_link)

    • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    PLEASE GIVE ME WIN .. #335

    • 1 year ago
  • KMIKBAL7
    KMIKBAL7
    • 1 year ago

    Hi Sir i have a design but time is over

    • 1 year ago
    1. KMIKBAL7
      KMIKBAL7
      • 1 year ago

      https://ibb.co/L9rT2Tk

      check please

      • 1 year ago
    2. AtticusWolf
      Contest Holder
      • 1 year ago

      It's pretty good....thank you.

      • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    #336 If you need any change please contact me..

    • 1 year ago
  • MightyJEET
    MightyJEET
    • 1 year ago

    updated Entry : ( #250 ) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QgafORsBzQhHzA1x7-XUKtu7vv1obXTl

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    Hi, Please check my update design #327

    • 1 year ago
  • kreativedesizn
    kreativedesizn
    • 1 year ago

    Kindly check #330 Thanks.

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    #339

    • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    please check #325 #335

    • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    PLEASE CHECK #310

    • 1 year ago
  • fatemaakterkeya1
    fatemaakterkeya1
    • 1 year ago

    please check #301

    • 1 year ago
  • fatemaakterkeya1
    fatemaakterkeya1
    • 1 year ago

    please check #298 #299

    • 1 year ago
  • fatemaakterkeya1
    fatemaakterkeya1
    • 1 year ago

    please check #256 #255 #254

    • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    #281 #282 #283

    • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    please check my design.. #277 #278 #279

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    Hi, Please check my update design #267 . illustrator files from reedy, Thank you

    • 1 year ago
  • fatemaakterkeya1
    fatemaakterkeya1
    • 1 year ago

    please check #256 #255 #254 #249 #247 #234 #233

    • 1 year ago
  • MightyJEET
    MightyJEET
    • 1 year ago

    check #250

    • 1 year ago
  • rashed857614
    rashed857614
    • 1 year ago

    #230 , #231 Yes, Illustrator file is ready according to your needs, you can edit it if you want

    • 1 year ago
  • ammarazainab264
    ammarazainab264
    • 1 year ago

    please check update. #229 #228

    • 1 year ago
  • phicsign
    phicsign
    • 1 year ago

    check my entry #225

    • 1 year ago
  • phicsign
    phicsign
    • 1 year ago

    Check my entry #222

    • 1 year ago
  • phicsign
    phicsign
    • 1 year ago

    Check my Entry #220

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    #195 Hi, CONTEST HOLDER illustrator files reedy, Thank .

    • 1 year ago
  • rakibuli01
    rakibuli01
    • 1 year ago

    Sir , Please Check My Update Entry - #205 , #206

    • 1 year ago
  • PayVayUA
    PayVayUA
    • 1 year ago

    Oh, I also have a question: Can I change the shape of RIFT a bit? I noticed that there were small irregularities in it and wanted to fix them

    • 1 year ago
    1. AtticusWolf
      Contest Holder
      • 1 year ago

      Sorry for the delay....yeah for sure, you have complete creative freedom and liberties. :)

      • 1 year ago
    2. PayVayUA
      PayVayUA
      • 1 year ago

      Okay

      • 1 year ago
  • sabbirhossain718
    sabbirhossain718
    • 1 year ago

    Sir , Please Check My Update Entry #200

    • 1 year ago
  • phicsign
    phicsign
    • 1 year ago

    Check my entry #193

    • 1 year ago
  • bormonrony454
    bormonrony454
    • 1 year ago

    Hi contest holder, check my design #186

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    HI CONTEST HOLDER , Please check my update design #184 . Illustrator files reedy, Thank you

    • 1 year ago
  • LATSohanYT
    LATSohanYT
    • 1 year ago

    please check #172 #173 #182 #183 ..

    • 1 year ago
  • ammarazainab264
    ammarazainab264
    • 1 year ago

    please check #181

    • 1 year ago
  • mehedehassan007
    mehedehassan007
    • 1 year ago

    check #176 #177 #178 #179 #180

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    HI CONTEST HOLDER , Please check my update design #169 . Illustrator files reedy, Thank you.

    • 1 year ago
  • AtticusWolf
    Contest Holder
    • 1 year ago

    Hi Everyone, I just want to remind everyone that I will need Illustrator files from the contest winner to work with. I won't be able to accept any other type of files. Thanks!

    • 1 year ago
    1. LATSohanYT
      LATSohanYT
      • 1 year ago

      ok sir,, no problem .

      • 1 year ago
    2. LATSohanYT
      LATSohanYT
      • 1 year ago

      please check my new design ,, #164 #165

      • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    Thank you for rate it! If you need any changes please let me know #156

    • 1 year ago
  • arlapon32
    arlapon32
    • 1 year ago

    Hi, Please check my update design. #155 #156 #157 Illustrator files from reedy, Thank you

    • 1 year ago

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