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May 28, 2008 11:25 AM EDT

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I'm currently working with Lynn Veach Sadler to bring a collection of her speculative short stories to print. While we put the finishing touches on the print galley, I'm working on the cover art concept. I've narrowed it down to three options, and figured I would bounce them off my fellow Gatherites to get some more opinions.

Option 1: A classy, subdued font in a cool blue.

Option 2: Very bold and high contrast.

Option 3: Silk screen look of the font creates interesting visual

Oddly, both Lynn's husband and my fiancee favored option 1. Lynn and I lean toward option 2.

So, where is everyone else on the scale? Preferences? Like them all? Hate them all? Feedback welcomed.

P.S. Yes, the cat has symbolic meaning in relation to the collection.

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Peter C. Frank May 28, 2008, 11:33am EDT

I like #3 the best. :)

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A. F. Stewart May 28, 2008, 11:53am EDT

A definite no on option 1; it just doesn't mesh.
I like option 2; it has a supernatural vibe to it.
But I think my favourite is option 3; it's subtle, and suggestive.

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Bruce W. May 28, 2008, 12:15pm EDT

I prefer option 2. It really makes the title stand out. The only thing that might have worked better is a bright red on the dark backround. Maybe it's just me.

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Paul M. May 28, 2008, 12:20pm EDT

#3 might be good if you punch up the contrast a little bit; it was a little hard to read on the small scale image. The bright green on #2 looks too cheesy. #1 would also be OK but a little plain.

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Lune Wolfsong May 29, 2008, 3:39pm EDT

I like option #3 best, except where the font meets the lighter area beneath the cat's eye, there it becomes hard to read. If it were lower, only on black, it would be my preference of the three. As they are, #2 is faster and easier to read, so, preferable, imo.

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