Book Cover

[Pete Askew]

I've been thinking of a new theme for us to get our teeth into. Something to help brush away the winter blues and to get us thinking creatively (I for one could do with a bit of inspiration). And, I thought the idea of an image that could be used for the cover of a book, or maybe an illustration within a book. I had been toying with the idea of a fictional novel - ie, one that does not exist (and I have a few ideas for the blurb on the back). Another idea is to go with an existing novel (and I do think it needs to be a work of fiction - no 'History of the Scottish Lute' I'm afraid! ) and maybe a classic. Two that spring to mind are Alice in Wonderland (probably overdone) and Treasure Island (I'm very keen on the edition illustrated by Ralph Steadman - plenty of potential darkness there - maybe an alternative version with a heroine). We want something that could either be abstract, a scene or something that includes people (especially for you @Asun Olivan!). So, what do we think?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Damn, I've got 500 photos just waiting for a history of the Scottish lute!

I'll give it some thought, Pete. Having no imagination to speak of, I'd opt for a book that already exists. Can we choose our own book? L'Etranger by Camus just popped into my head.

 

[Pete Askew]

I was wondered about that (choosing your own and not L'Étranger!) but then Asun said she's love to take part but only if I provided a title! Any other thoughts?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Well, I've just seen the last episode of the new BBC production of War & Peace, but that might be a little heavy

So far we have:

Alice in Wonderland
Treasure Island
The Outsider

Once we have ten you could create a Poll....perhaps.

 

[Pete Askew]

Ok, then let's chuck The Shipping News and Something Wicked This Way Comes into the mix.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Pete, it has just dawned on me that Asun wants you to make up a title - I misread you.

Well, don't hang around, Man, make one up! ;-)

 

[Martin Carlin]

Sounds good be interesting to see what you pick Pete. Would go for something Dickensian perhaps

 

[Pete Askew]

Now that's an idea. Thanks, Martin.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I've been thinking of a new theme for us to get our teeth into. Something to help brush away the winter blues and to get us thinking creatively (I for one could do with a bit of inspiration). And, I thought the idea of an image that could be used for the cover of a book, or maybe an illustration within a book. I had been toying with the idea of a fictional novel - ie, one that does not exist (and I have a few ideas for the blurb on the back). Another idea is to go with an existing novel (and I do think it needs to be a work of fiction - no 'History of the Scottish Lute' I'm afraid! ) and maybe a classic. Two that spring to mind are Alice in Wonderland (probably overdone) and Treasure Island (I'm very keen on the edition illustrated by Ralph Steadman - plenty of potential darkness there - maybe an alternative version with a heroine). We want something that could either be abstract, a scene or something that includes people (especially for you @Asun Olivan!). So, what do we think?

I think that it's a great idea. How about ; Gone with the wind? Honestly, quite open to a lot of interpretations right? Or some imaginary books, not written yet; " What happened to the horns of the Vikings, or were there any?" " Hoodlums of the Cornish coast," could be another? Or to be more sincere. Todays migration and its influence on Europe! ( Not a book written yet, but it is sure to come ). Well here I go again.

 

[Brian Moore]

" What happened to the horns of the Vikings, or were there any?"

Great book that, but it's thesis is off point.

 

[Brian Moore]

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

Only Americans do that, I hear Donald is hitching a ride, hopefully. A title of another one maybe; " No Return!"

 

[Martin Carlin]

The old Curiosity shop

 

[Ian Grant]

Interesting, I shoot images for possible CD covers and have done so for I guess 40 years although initially for Record/Tape covers. I've also been involved in the complete design of a variety of publications, books, flyer, calendars, posters etc.

Ian

 

[Pete Askew]

So, I take it you're in then, Ian!

 

[Pete Askew]

And Moby Dick.

From Rob - http://www.realphotographersforum.com/forum/threads/red-boat-between-showers.21675/#post-167612

 

[Pete Askew]

OK, despite my original reservations, and after talking with Asun, I am going to propose Alice in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass. It is a pretty overdone subject but maybe like the Calla theme we should aim for a different approach. So, I will create a prefix called Alice and, the quote another literary figure, the game is afoot!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Hmmm....wondering...I need a drink...

 

[Pete Askew]

You shouldn't drink on an empty stomach, Rob!

 

[Martin Carlin]

So what do we have to do here then Pete. Im Presuming we think of a picture that will relate somehow to Alice in Wonderland and what post it here