The Cover Proofs Arrive!
I woke up this morning and thought, man oh man, but I better get a post up for my wonderful bloggy friends.
And then there was a small thud at my front door.
Mr. UPS Man was leaving behind a package from Random House.
My cover proofs!
I wrapped one around a Delacorte Press book (Bras and Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski).
This is the incredibly adorable shiny front. Excuse the glare which is due to my mediocre photography. I haven't even managed to get the color right.
And this is the incredibly adorable shiny back. Blah, blah, blah with my pitiful photography.
Inside front flap... This is the color closest to the real McCoy.
Inside back flap...
Unfolded, the cover measures approximately 8.5" X 19.5". DH (Darling Husband--a handy engineer) figured out that it would take roughly 668 dust jackets to wallpaper our living room. This includes covering doors and windows. Of course.
I kind of feel like I'm back at the hospital, looking at all the newborns and feeling sorry for the other parents because my baby is by far the cutest.
Let's face it. THIS IS ONE CUTE COVER!
A wonderful Wednesday to all.
p.s. Mr. UPS Man--I'm a little bit in love with you. Even though I've never seen you because you knock on my door, hot-potato-drop the package and scurry off. But you are my Official Bearer of Exciting Publishing Stuff.
p.p.s. Child #4 and I haven't forgotten January's drawing. We are getting the (many) names into the Official Blog Bowl.
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Oh wow, Barrie. I so DO think that is a wonderful cover.
ReplyDeleteThat cover is GORGEOUS! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOops, I forgot to sign that! The message above was from Luisa in the UK! :)
ReplyDeleteLuisa
hooray hooray!
ReplyDeletewhat a great feeling.
a friend of mine has a book coming out in november. he was emailing around pictures of his book jacket....
I am so impressed with your "new baby." It looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteVery eye-catching - which will be great when it hits the stores!
Love the cover!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is one fantastic cover! What a great way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cover, I love it. I can't wait to give your book to my neighbours daughter for her Birthday!
ReplyDeleteBarrie... that's the bomb, dawg. Yeahhh, Yeaahhhh. *making bullhorns with my fingers*
ReplyDeleteHow exciting. I can't imagine having that arrive at my doorstep. But if it did arrive at my doorstep, I'd send it to you because that's not my book. Then I'd call UPS and tell them their mistake. Then I'd find Mr. UPS man and give him what-for for delivering me the covers of someone elses book. Mine hasn't even sold yet. Quit teasin' me, buddy.
Sorry... went off on a tangent.
I'm very happy for you. Really!!!
That IS one cute cover! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteTeri
It looks amazing! I love the colour (though you said it didn't come through right...I'm taking that to mean the real colour is even cooler).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. This is a big day indeed!
Heidi :)
congratulations, barrie! the cover looks GREAT!
ReplyDeletethat scurrying away before someone opens the door seems to be a thing with ups these days.
:)
maria
What a wonderful cover! I can see all the books flying off shelves as the preteen set falls all over themselves buying this fun book!! I am so excited for and proud of you!! Personally, I think you should have the cover transferred to T-shirts so all the children could wear them. Child #1 would be delighted, I am sure. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWowee!!! So thrilled for you and the jacket looks gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get my hands on a copy :)
Yay, Barrie! That cover is adorable. I already loved the front, but the coffee cup with sparkles on the back is just as wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read it!
Ellen
The book cover is beautiful. I'm thinking why not paper a room with them. Would be a great way to celebrate, even for a short while. Were mine, I would. And blow it up, make a billboard for the front yard. But that's just me! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! WOW! You know the picture in the back inside cover is just the best.
ReplyDeleteI tend to think that "cute" is an over-used adjective, so let me describe the book cover as absolutely adorable! ;)
ReplyDeleteGACK! I love them! So shiny! So sparkly!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous!!! Love,love, love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat cover, Barrie. I spent the day trying to photograph my stained glass, so I know what you mean. I got a glance at the beta version of my new website today too. Very cute. All in all a good day.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh Barrie, your cover is completely adorable! Both front and back! And so shiny ( I LOVE shiny things!!)
ReplyDeleteWow, it's gorgeous - I particularly love the back of it!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow. Unbelievably. Exciting.
ReplyDeleteWhoo Whooo AWESOME!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine how fantastic that must feel. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteBarrie,
ReplyDeleteCover is beautiful - but the real treasure here is your motherly pride, your loving photography and your super childlike sense of humor.
You're hilarious - can't wait to read your book.
-gabe
Congrats, Barrie, it looks AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Michele
Yes, oh yes -- a truly gorgeous cover!
ReplyDeleteYou must be thrilled to bits!
I agree with Santee Babe about T-shirts. (I want one!)
Stunning! It will definitely be the sort of book people will like to hold, smooth their hands over, and admire. (Other people do that, right? ;) )
ReplyDeleteIt looks so fabulous, Barrie!!!! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice cover...and I'm a little in love with Mr. UPS man too!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a great cover. Yay!
ReplyDeleteWow - congratulations - it looks absolutely awesome. You must be so proud!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cover. And back. Sounds like a fun book. I look forward to reading it.
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