So I found out I only had a couple days to design the back and spine of the book cover. I wanted to get a new photograph but I didn’t know when I would even find the time. I don’t remember specifically what was happening that weekend, but I remember it was pretty full with events.
I ended up taking some photographs of the MBTA when I was on my morning commute. I borrowed my boyfriend’s camera and went on a shooting spree. Only problem is… I realized way long into the process that he had it on manual focus not auto! I’m so used to mine being auto so I can snap quick pictures that I didn’t even think that his could be in manual. I clearly didn’t review the photograph very closely after I took them. Or maybe I did and I was just still groggy from waking up to even notice! Either way, I panicked some more. So many photos out of the question!
Thankfully, I did realize the problem before my train ride was over. Phew! That would have been bad if I didn’t. I also lucked out with being the only one on the car by the time we got to Braintree. I didn’t have to worry about getting people in the shot or having them look at me wondering what I was doing. I managed to get a couple shots and made some options to show Joe and my dad.
This was the final product! I’m really pleased with how it came out. I couldn’t wait to see it in final print.
I had the hardcover in my bookcase. I looked at it so many times. So shiny… so real! Then one day, the light happened to catch it a certain way. I realized the white line that I thought was a glare was in fact a printing error! There was a space between the back cover and the spine and then the back cover and the inside flap. I made sure to contact Joe about this to fix the issue right away. Thankfully we managed to get it right. I still don’t know what the issue was exactly since I’m not the one dealing with the printing but I’m so happy Joe was able to figure it out.
I love the final product. It’s such a great story and I’m so proud of my father (and Joe).
Once again, here are the links if you are interested in purchasing this novel and seeing my design in person!
ELIZABETH FLEMING 