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Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:31 pm
by Stephen Whiteside
I now have an image of the final cover for my collection of poetry for children, "'The Billy That Died With Its Boots On' and Other Australian Verse", being published by Walker Books in May this year.

Here it is. I think it looks great.

Further information can be found here:
http://www.walkerbooks.com.au/Books/The ... 1922077431

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:15 pm
by Neville Briggs
Perfect. :)

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:24 pm
by Stephen Whiteside
Thank you, Neville.

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:31 pm
by Heather
Congratulations Stephen.

Heather :)

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 8:52 pm
by Stephen Whiteside
Thanks, Heather.

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:02 am
by warooa
Good enough for a biscuit tin lid :D

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 7:50 am
by Bob Pacey
A little bland I thought Stephen .

I thought that you would have gone for something a little more Out There Stephen ? and please don't ask me what out there means ! Just that your poetry sometimes suggests a need to push the boundaries.


The proof will be in the sales I reckon as I was told once

You can print them on toilet paper and a good poem will still sell.

Good Luck.

Bob

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:01 am
by Stephen Whiteside
Thanks Marty - I think.

Thanks, too, Bob. You may be right. Time will tell, I guess. I didn't design the cover, or play any part in its design. It was all done by the publisher. I suppose they would have changed it if I expressed strong disapproval, but I actually rather like it.

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:22 am
by Heather
It reminds me of something Stephen - can't think what though.

I don't think it's bland but will it be attractive to children? I guess (and hope for you) that those publishing folk know their audience.

Heather :)

Re: Cover for collection of poetry for children

Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:15 am
by Glenny Palmer
That's just bonza Stephen! I think the kids will like it as it is very colourful with their favourite critters on it....even lizards... that little boys love to put in other kids' lunchboxes. You should be very proud of your poetic achievements. All the very best with it mate. :D