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Published: 2010-05-25 13:59:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 3813; Favourites: 92; Downloads: 58
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Experimenting with some cover concepts for my latest novel 'The Ruby of Nallamalai' (not published). It is a mystery-crime novel set in the 1930s, inspired by Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon'.Ink and watercolour...
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Equally as wonderful as the first design! I can't decide which I prefer as a book cover, though. While this design is definitely more "booky" than the previous, I thought the earlier design was more interesting to look at and made me more curious about the story itself. Maybe if you could find a way to combine the two...
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If you trying to imitate the 1930's then you should study the line art and forms of the illustrations of the 1930's.
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Your style lends itself sooo well to this time period. This looks fantastic! Looks like a very interesting pairing with these two!
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Yes, I think this one would be better for a book jacket: besides, the figures against the background (perhaps the lettering, too) make me think somewhat of Gustav Klimt.... 7@=e
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oh wow this remindes me soooo much of Gussie Finknottle from Jeeves and Wooster.... :333333
<3 I love your drawwwinggggssss XD
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Haha! I can totally see Gussie Fink-Nottle in that character.
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There is a certain likeness, but he isn't as awkward as Gussie and his main interest aren't newts, but insects ans arachnids
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yes, but it's the period and clothing style that clicks for me. (and yes again, i expect he is not a newt fanatic. 
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I like this one much better as a book cover. It has a muted feel, but is still quite intriguing. :3
The other, I think, would be better as a movie poster.
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