Monday 23 April 2012

MOTHER AMERICA - THE COVER

The cover for my short story collection Mother America. Out June 4th. Woo! Big thanks to Inka for another fantabulous design job.



Happy World Book Day :) In honour of the day the Irish Times ran a feature on Saturday about neglected books. I recommended Martin Malone's historical novel The Only Glow of the Day in the article.

25 comments:

Órfhlaith Foyle said...

Nuala, it is a brilliant cover and I am delighted they went with this one. Beautiful calligraphy for the title. You must be so happy! My very best congratulations and wishes for you and all your 'Mother America' stories.

Group 8 said...

Thanks, Or. s you know it was my favourite of all the designs. I just love it!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous! I really like it!

Kar said...

What a way to start a Monday!

Yay!!! It's the favourite cover, I'm delighted for you... WHoop!!

I can't wait to hold it in my hand, to flick through the pages, smell the paper and read the words.

Congratulations pet! x

Tania Hershman said...

Wow, gorgeous, it's chillingly beautiful!

Group 8 said...

Nicely put, Tania. I like that it is creepy and (possible, hopefully) will appeal to women and men.

Rachel Fenton said...

Kind of creepy but in a very good way - I mean, the doll actually has a sweet face! Makes me sad more than creeps me out. The colours are just beautiful - it's very attractive to look at (can you tell I'm just thinking too much to process!?) Cannot wait to read, and so glad you got the image you were rooting for.

Mel u said...

Great cover, very open ended

Group 8 said...

Thanks, everyone. I am v happy with it. Looking forward to seeing the actual book now :)

shaunag said...

Beautiful darkness and sweetness in this cover, Nuala. I love it! And the font is stunning. Really striking and will jump off those shelves.

dan powell said...

Terrific cover. Eye-catching and thought provoking. Looking forward to its release even more now.

Padhraig Nolan said...

Wahaaaaaaaay! Looking good.

Words A Day said...

god thats is gorgeous, congratulations!

Group 8 said...

Thanks Shauna, PG, Niamh & Dan :)

Group 8 said...

PG??!! PJ!

Elizabeth Baines said...

Wow - fabulous!

Group 8 said...

Cheers, Elizabeth.

Vanessa Gebbie said...

A seriously good cover. Congratulations!

Doireann said...

Wow,amazing cover. I am absolutely itching to get my hands on it! Comhgairdeas o chroi leat! :-)

Group 8 said...

Míle buíochas :)

Anonymous said...

Wonderfully creepy! Congrats Nuala. :)

Group 8 said...

I think so too, Eimear. Did you see the shadowy little girl off to the left? Love it!

@parridhlantern said...

Yes liking this cover, it open to a lot of interpretations.

Anonymous said...

The cover allows for a bit of mystery. Well done. I'm looking forward to reading it.

Group 8 said...

Thanks Parrish and Darkwood!