Redesigned The Harry Potter book covers to look like classic Penguin Books.
Thanks everyone for your overwhelming interest in these!
Time will tell if anything happens with them...
Oooh interesting! I like them. Ok so this series I've actually read and I love looking at cover artwork AFTER reading them to see the insight. I like what you've done.
Wonderful... I won't buy it because It still is HP but they should be published... and for once it seems the book designer has actually read the books and not just the title (see Pratchett's american covers)
I was inspired by Olly and Spacesick's current penguin projects, Olly with the videogames, and Spacesick with the movies you can read series. I for one just wanted to remake book covers.
Very nice, but presenting the rest of the title (after "Harry Potter") as a subtitle may be problematic. The type doesn't have to be the same size as "Harry Potter" but too small as is.
These are DELIGHTFUL! Admittedly, some of the story is given away in some of them, like #3... But how could anyone resist the woodcut aesthetic? Great design work. (Found this via Book Design Review.)
I think the illustrations and color choices are phenomenal, and give off a nostalgiac feel to the covers, but I find the kerning in the type distracting. Some letters are appropriately kerned, while others are too far apart. Other than that, good work
These are so beautiful! The Penguin design treatment/style really makes the Harry Potter stories more serious (less like children's stories)and more like well respected literature(classics). It's nice to see these designs instead of the current illustrations that try to fit too much information in and gold lettering that are the covers now.I dig your work. Very impressive. I'd like to see these in a store now. :D
As pastiches they're fun. But they aren't Penguin Classics. They imitate Marber's 1962 grid, three bands of different width separated by rules, above an image. The Penguin Classics of the era used a simpler single band over the image, and Helvetica caps. This was Facetti's work. So were the Modern Classics, with, from the 60s into the 80s, a variety of grid formats. But your work, I repeat, folows the crime then fiction cover grid devised by Marber. www.penguincollectorssociety.org gives you a lead into other Penguin material.
No... I don't want to bicker, just to let my opinion be known. I think I don't like the way he used black, and I don't like the style at all. I think covers of America editions're wonderful! And I feel stunned that you're so excited, Ian Shimkoviak. Hmm, I didn't meant to offend anybody, hope you all understand.
Love these! I found your blog through Design Work Life, and I'm now a loyal subscriber--and just like everyone else, I'll be checking back to buy the prints as soon as they're available
James Mackay, I did not intend that by saying these look like ‘Penguin Classics’ they followed the Classic format used, but simply classic as a well-known type of older penguin books. I’m aware that there were many grid formats, as I own the ‘Penguin by Design’ book which is where I first learned this. I chose the crime format because I liked the layout most for what I wanted to create. These are entirely and intentionally pastiches.
Finally! These books were in dire need of a complete re-design. I already own the series (though the covers are hidden away), but as soon as these covers come out (and I hope they do!) I'll be re-buying every damn book.
Those are seriously great designs. Really nice job. They have that amazing old Penguin book flair. If they were available I would be forced to purchase books that I already own.
Great concept. The simplified forms help to relate these to larger themes in literature. Rather than just the basalisk and Griffendor's sword, you also have the knight and the dragon, the menace and victory.
I love the psychological feel of the Deathly Hallows cover; that image is the essence of "you know who" and how his undoing was internal and very much his own. In general, excellent choice of subject matter.
I don't feel the covers give anything away either. Unless, I'd already read the third book I wouldn't know that you'd pictured the time turner.
And a response to the comment about the first book's title: the original British edition of was called the "Philosopher's Stone." The American version (for illiterate boneheads who don't want to mix intellect with magic) was called "The Sorcerer's Stone." I'm glad you went with the British title.
These are fantastic! I would buy all seven again to have these covers on them! They make you think about each book in a different light, like seeing it again for the first time. Absolutely marvelous!
"any idea what size you think the covers will be?"
Unfortunately I won't be printing them sized to be placed on your HP books, I imagine there would be more legalities with that than just printing art prints.
I will be providing poster prints, I'm going to have two options, one where you can buy all covers on one poster, or you can get each cover individually.
I have the "adult" version of the Bloomsbury HP books. It's strange that Scholastic didn't publish "adult" versions of the books like Bloomsbury. So, go on, call them!
These are brilliant. I never much cared for the book cover design of the american editions, and the british versions are a little better. But these are simple, clean, and concise visual interpretations of the material. Well done! I posted a blurb about your project on my site to spread the love as well.
Hey, you should contact Raincoast too. They publish the editions in Canada, and they've been using the covers from Bloomsbury's UK editions. However, Raincoast & Bloombury parted ways last year, and it is very possible that they might be open to rebranding the books, in particular the adult editions. Most of the previous Raincoast adult eds have gone out of print -- the time is ripe for a fresh reprint with a great new look!
It's called "The Sorcerer's Stone" not Philosopher...Eh, wrong. The British version of the book is indeed called HP and the Philosopher's Stone. The American version is Sorcerer's.
BEAUTIFUL covers. I have sent them into MuggleNet.com, the web's leading Harry Potter website. Check it out! You might just get on there!
No new news about getting them actually published... I've done all I that I can think to do.
Something cool though, if you go to this years Harry Potter Azkatraz show in San Francisco (google it) a set of prints will be in the gallery show, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to a children's charity. Cool stuff.
Maybe someone influential in the book industry will see them and help get them published!
Yeh they’re aesthetically brilliant but the essence of Harry potter is lost. It was originally a children’s book for children. Yes it has grown into an international all age’s phenomenon but it seems that when the adults became involved the book itself was lost in the advertising etc. and therefore I don’t believe these covers suit the book, as beautiful as they are. I’m glad the book is appealing to different age groups but it should still essentially be a child’s book and not adjusted to the tastes of an adult generation whose sole intentions are to keep them in pristine condition in the hope that in later years they can be soled at a profit. That is not what Harry potter is about
Very Penguin, very nostalgic, incredible empathy towards our established and much loved publisher. Just stumbled over your re-design of the Harry Potter books - design genius and totally collectable. love the retro graphic and print style.
Hmm ... the designs are interesting, but if I'd seen them without the words, I'd never think of the Harry Potter books. My personal vote still goes for the Bloomsbury children's version. Those feel just right.
Can you help me ? What represents the last cover ? (Harry potter and the deathly hallows) I can't remember or is it your imagination ? I don't know ! Is Harry the baby ?
gorgeous, bur some historys are given away D: couldn't be the real covers, for those who haven't read the books, bur just perfect to ilustrate then *_*
I HAVE AN IDEA! Make them into DUST COVERS so instead, people who already have the Harry Potter series can use it as there own covers for their HP books!
I just came across your blog and I am pleasantly surprised. These are seriously amazing! So much better, than the original covers. I really hope that some day the HP are reprinted with these covers. I'd buy them. I think the DH is particularly neat. Good luck!
M.S., You did a clever job and the exercise is a great one. Pay no mind to those negative comments. I have never understood why people find it necessary to state negatives for no other benefit than hearing their opinion stated to themselves.
“Envy is the art of counting the other fellow's blessings instead of your own.” Harold Coffin
Keep growing. No artist has ever created anything original except God.
I love your designs!!! I grew up loving the harry potter books, but I've always disliked the book art. I wish I could replace my current harry potter collection with your book designs!
Brilliant knockoffs of early 60s graphic design. For that reason, they kind of depress me. They look like the kind of shopworn, yellowing paperbacks I'd have found in an used bookshop as a teenager.
I appreciate commenting about my version of the covers on your blog.
I saw these new Bloomsbury covers today on a couple different sites and was surprised about the ammount of people comparing mine to the official paperbacks that will be relased. While I can't say mine are better, it is a nice feeling to see people are sill intersted in these over a year later.
I dream that someday Scholastic in the U.S. would publish mine in paperback. Of course I would probably have to drop the Marber grid which is Penguin's property, but I know I could keep the same overall feel. Lofty dreams, yes.
ou man.., I’ve never seen an article like this. It was very nice reading it. mscorley.blogspot.com is awesome! keep up the good work, I’ll definitely come back to mscorley.blogspot.com!
Very creative. I found you through (http://st-eutychus.com/2010/harry-potter-and-the-penguin-classic/) and was very interested in the way in which you worked to represent the stories! Very insightful. Thanks for putting these out there. I've been thinking about the way in which cover design and art alongside text in books (i'd be interested in your take - (http://itiablog.wordpress.com/2010/07/06/are-books-beautiful-anymore/)
Ps: i don't normally include links in comments but I hope that you do come and joint the conversation!
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Oooh interesting! I like them. Ok so this series I've actually read and I love looking at cover artwork AFTER reading them to see the insight. I like what you've done.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGet them Published :)
Call Scholastic! :D
this are gorgeous! i would buy them all if they were in print.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I'm a big fan of that era of Penguin design; you've done the concept proud with these!
ReplyDeleteWonderful... I won't buy it because It still is HP but they should be published... and for once it seems the book designer has actually read the books and not just the title (see Pratchett's american covers)
ReplyDeleteInspiration maybe? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ollym/sets/72157612646893506/
ReplyDeleteI was inspired by Olly and Spacesick's current penguin projects, Olly with the videogames, and Spacesick with the movies you can read series. I for one just wanted to remake book covers.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely. Well-chosen imagery from each story.
ReplyDeleteVery nice, but presenting the rest of the title (after "Harry Potter") as a subtitle may be problematic. The type doesn't have to be the same size as "Harry Potter" but too small as is.
ReplyDeleteMost of Olly Moss's work is a ripoff from old graphic design books and old book covers so how can you ripoff a ripoff???/
ReplyDeleteThey're lovely. I love modernism and I love Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteIt's not a rippoff, just a very good design exercise that Olly started.
These are great! I love how you added your own style into the mix (though I agree that the subtitles should be given more prominence).
ReplyDeleteThese are DELIGHTFUL! Admittedly, some of the story is given away in some of them, like #3... But how could anyone resist the woodcut aesthetic? Great design work. (Found this via Book Design Review.)
ReplyDeleteI disagree with the subtitle comments, i like the sizing and placement. Give a retro printing feeling to me, true to penguin.
ReplyDeleteReally nice.
ReplyDeleteCool design! If these were for sale, I would buy them. Really great job.
ReplyDeletei would buy 'em too!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, ugly.
ReplyDeletewhat's ugly about it???????????????? It's beautiful without getting fancy. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think the illustrations and color choices are phenomenal, and give off a nostalgiac feel to the covers, but I find the kerning in the type distracting. Some letters are appropriately kerned, while others are too far apart. Other than that, good work
ReplyDeletethese are totally fab!
ReplyDeleteI think they are very cool- subtle, simple, style!
ReplyDeleteGot here through Joseph Sullivan's blog.
ReplyDeleteLove these! Simple and graphic and you got to the core of the books. And they really do look like Penguin classics! ;)
Brilliant. I might just have to print them out and wrap it on the original books :p
ReplyDeleteGenius. Thank you for making me very happy.
ReplyDeleteThese are cool. #7 is rather disturbing, though. I love the Hogwarts seal on #1.
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Absolutely enchanting. I would buy the whole set.
ReplyDeleteYou should consider prints — perhaps, even, some large 3 foot wide prints like Penguin did for a number of its titles.
ReplyDeleteWow, I would so buy these if they were available, even if they were just available as prints and not the whole book (call Scholastic!!!)
ReplyDeleteSweeeet!
ReplyDeleteMasterfully done, Sir. I'd buy 'em even though I have no interest in Harry Potter otherwise.
These are so beautiful! The Penguin design treatment/style really makes the Harry Potter stories more serious (less like children's stories)and more like well respected literature(classics). It's nice to see these designs instead of the current illustrations that try to fit too much information in and gold lettering that are the covers now.I dig your work. Very impressive. I'd like to see these in a store now. :D
ReplyDeleteso cool!
ReplyDeleteIt's called "The Sorcerer's Stone" not Philosopher...
ReplyDeleteAs pastiches they're fun. But they aren't Penguin Classics. They imitate Marber's 1962 grid, three bands of different width separated by rules, above an image. The Penguin Classics of the era used a simpler single band over the image, and Helvetica caps. This was Facetti's work. So were the Modern Classics, with, from the 60s into the 80s, a variety of grid formats. But your work, I repeat, folows the crime then fiction cover grid devised by Marber. www.penguincollectorssociety.org gives you a lead into other Penguin material.
ReplyDeleteNo... I don't want to bicker, just to let my opinion be known. I think I don't like the way he used black, and I don't like the style at all. I think covers of America editions're wonderful! And I feel stunned that you're so excited, Ian Shimkoviak. Hmm, I didn't meant to offend anybody, hope you all understand.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I will be checking back frequently to find out when they are available as prints!
ReplyDeleteLove these! I found your blog through Design Work Life, and I'm now a loyal subscriber--and just like everyone else, I'll be checking back to buy the prints as soon as they're available
ReplyDeleteJames Mackay, I did not intend that by saying these look like ‘Penguin Classics’ they followed the Classic format used, but simply classic as a well-known type of older penguin books.
ReplyDeleteI’m aware that there were many grid formats, as I own the ‘Penguin by Design’ book which is where I first learned this. I chose the crime format because I liked the layout most for what I wanted to create. These are entirely and intentionally pastiches.
Finally! These books were in dire need of a complete re-design. I already own the series (though the covers are hidden away), but as soon as these covers come out (and I hope they do!) I'll be re-buying every damn book.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Shane. Beautiful work, just please correct the letter spacing.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Fantastic! I have some reservations about The Deathly Hallows cover... but otherwise very nicely done!
ReplyDeletei just had a heart attack because of you.
ReplyDeletethanks a a lot.
We liked these a lot at Readerville. See http://www.readerville.com/index.php/journal/.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. I also want to purchase a set.
ReplyDeleteThose are seriously great designs. Really nice job. They have that amazing old Penguin book flair. If they were available I would be forced to purchase books that I already own.
ReplyDeleteahh, brilliant!!!
ReplyDeletewow wow wow excellent, i love harry and i just love the classic penguin cover
ReplyDeleteGreat concept. The simplified forms help to relate these to larger themes in literature. Rather than just the basalisk and Griffendor's sword, you also have the knight and the dragon, the menace and victory.
ReplyDeleteI love the psychological feel of the Deathly Hallows cover; that image is the essence of "you know who" and how his undoing was internal and very much his own. In general, excellent choice of subject matter.
I don't feel the covers give anything away either. Unless, I'd already read the third book I wouldn't know that you'd pictured the time turner.
And a response to the comment about the first book's title: the original British edition of was called the "Philosopher's Stone." The American version (for illiterate boneheads who don't want to mix intellect with magic) was called "The Sorcerer's Stone." I'm glad you went with the British title.
These are just luscious!
ReplyDeleteIt's called "The Sorcerer's Stone" not Philosopher...
ReplyDeleteIt's both actually. In Europe it was released as 'The Philosopher's Stone' but in America it became 'The Sorcerer's Stone'.
well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing back! It's nice to meet you, in that virtual web sort of way.
ReplyDeleteBravo, these covers are gorgeous - I'm also loving the re-designed look for the Lemony Snicket series :)
ReplyDeleteThese would be perfect as covers for a Kindle edition of the Harry Potter series.
ReplyDeleteit might have been nice for you to credit olly moss somewhere for your inspiration, but i do agree that they look great. www.ollymoss.com
ReplyDeleteAnna. "Good artists copy, great artists steal." --Olly Moss
ReplyDeleteIf you notice on the 7th comment, I said that Olly and Spacesick were my inspiration...
ReplyDeleteNo matter the inspiration, these designs are lovely and will hopefully be published!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! The New Yorker's Book Bench blog linked me here in their 'In the News' segments. Love them all especially the "Azkaban" cover.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I would buy all seven again to have these covers on them! They make you think about each book in a different light, like seeing it again for the first time. Absolutely marvelous!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME work !!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore these!
ReplyDeleteI would buy all of these.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a HP fan, but these covers are just RIGHT. they hit the mark. i love the retro-ness.
ReplyDeletewell done.
these are awesome. i'd buy the whole series. waiting for the prints...
ReplyDeletethese are brilliant. i love them.
ReplyDeletehow much will they be in print?
ReplyDeleteThe cost will be determined by how much the printing is plus a poster tube, and approximate shipping. I should know in the next couple days.
ReplyDeleteoh man, i keep checking back on this post 'cause i'm super-interesting to hear what the cost will turn out to be.
ReplyDeleteany idea what size you think the covers will be?
i have the UK books with the "adult" covers on them... i think the size of my books are slightly different from editions.
"any idea what size you think the covers will be?"
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I won't be printing them sized to be placed on your HP books, I imagine there would be more legalities with that than just printing art prints.
I will be providing poster prints, I'm going to have two options, one where you can buy all covers on one poster, or you can get each cover individually.
I have the "adult" version of the Bloomsbury HP books.
ReplyDeleteIt's strange that Scholastic didn't publish "adult" versions of the books like Bloomsbury.
So, go on, call them!
I'm glad these will be prints! I'll certainly be in line for one (if not more...)
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome--I love the retro vibe.
ReplyDeleteThese are brilliant. I never much cared for the book cover design of the american editions, and the british versions are a little better. But these are simple, clean, and concise visual interpretations of the material. Well done! I posted a blurb about your project on my site to spread the love as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are sublime! Although the American covers were fine when I was 10, they never felt like good, strong covers to me.
ReplyDeleteBut your covers look both modern and contemporary. They scream 20th century and I love that it removed the HP books from the icky GrandPre mould.
Can't wait for the prints!
Very impressive conceptual re-designs of Harry potter book.
ReplyDeleteGreat ones.
I don't really get the 5th one... is that the egg in which time passed in the Department of Mystification ?
ReplyDeleteLove it. These should definitely be on the books.
ReplyDeleteThese are AMAZING! I love everything about them. I agree with Frak... Get them published!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, you should contact Raincoast too. They publish the editions in Canada, and they've been using the covers from Bloomsbury's UK editions. However, Raincoast & Bloombury parted ways last year, and it is very possible that they might be open to rebranding the books, in particular the adult editions. Most of the previous Raincoast adult eds have gone out of print -- the time is ripe for a fresh reprint with a great new look!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! Great job.
ReplyDeleteSolid design-- I love it. My favorite is the 4th cover.... the maze is great.
ReplyDeleteHigh Schoolers across the country in 50 years will groan when their English teacher passes out these books :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these! I already own the UK first editions, but I would definitely buy the whole series again if these were published!
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ReplyDeletedoesn't go with the stories at all
gorgeous
ReplyDeleteMuy buenas la tapas.Lastima que aca sale diferente
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ReplyDeletei'll definitely buy this if it's going to be published-!
ReplyDeleteThose covers look great! I really like them.
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect, both in terms of the HP books and the Penguin style. You're a bloody genius.
ReplyDeleteIt's called "The Sorcerer's Stone" not Philosopher...Eh, wrong. The British version of the book is indeed called HP and the Philosopher's Stone. The American version is Sorcerer's.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL covers. I have sent them into MuggleNet.com, the web's leading Harry Potter website. Check it out! You might just get on there!
hell no way!
ReplyDeleteKat,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sending them into MuggleNet.com, it would be cool if they went up there.
And thanks everyone for the kind words.
I really like them as well, but it's not "Philosopher's stone" it's "Sorcerer's Stone".. Otherwise good job..
ReplyDeleteComment #97, are you a troll or just ignorant?
ReplyDeleteAmazing work - I was linked here through the redesigned Snicket covers, but the whole project is inspired.
hey
ReplyDeletei just had to turn this amazing work into a real book for my personal use:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrgann/sets/72157617610195626/
Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning... I especially love the choice of subject for book 7...
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, just reading these comments... did somebody really just post "It's sorcerer's stone, not philosopher's!" That just made my day.
well done on these pieces!
perfectos. me encantaron
ReplyDeleteSO GOOD!
ReplyDeletei would totally buy them even if i already own all harry potter books in german and english. get them published!!!
Wendy, if you don't want to bicker or offend anyone, it would help to have a more eloquent and reasoned comment than "OMG ugly".
ReplyDeletelooks so good.
ReplyDeleteIs clear the big influence of Saul Bass.
Any updates on this?! I really hope they get published!
ReplyDeleteNo new news about getting them actually published... I've done all I that I can think to do.
ReplyDeleteSomething cool though, if you go to this years Harry Potter Azkatraz show in San Francisco (google it) a set of prints will be in the gallery show, and auctioned off with the proceeds going to a children's charity. Cool stuff.
Maybe someone influential in the book industry will see them and help get them published!
I was completely blown away, very nice designs.
ReplyDeleteI would love these on my DVDs of the films. They's miles beyond the crap that the movies come with.
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic! They look like covers of my parents' old paperback books :-D. Reminds me a bit of my early childhood.
ReplyDeleteI would TOTALLY buy the entire series if they looked like this!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks gorgeous. They are so iconic and descriptive, much better at conveing the subject of the story then the curent covers.
ReplyDeleteYeh they’re aesthetically brilliant but the essence of Harry potter is lost. It was originally a children’s book for children. Yes it has grown into an international all age’s phenomenon but it seems that when the adults became involved the book itself was lost in the advertising etc. and therefore I don’t believe these covers suit the book, as beautiful as they are. I’m glad the book is appealing to different age groups but it should still essentially be a child’s book and not adjusted to the tastes of an adult generation whose sole intentions are to keep them in pristine condition in the hope that in later years they can be soled at a profit. That is not what Harry potter is about
ReplyDeleteVery Penguin, very nostalgic, incredible empathy towards our established and much loved publisher.
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled over your re-design of the Harry Potter books - design genius and totally collectable. love the retro graphic and print style.
Hmm ... the designs are interesting, but if I'd seen them without the words, I'd never think of the Harry Potter books. My personal vote still goes for the Bloomsbury children's version. Those feel just right.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I love the symbolism. Harry Potter is the best, I saw the movie like the day it came out. This is my review;
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ReplyDeletethis very nice coverpage
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ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely..nice post..
ReplyDeleteCan you help me ?
ReplyDeleteWhat represents the last cover ? (Harry potter and the deathly hallows) I can't remember or is it your imagination ? I don't know ! Is Harry the baby ?
OOH i forgot i like it !
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful !
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gorgeous, bur some historys are given away D: couldn't be the real covers, for those who haven't read the books, bur just perfect to ilustrate then *_*
ReplyDeleteRealy awesome
ReplyDeleteI HAVE AN IDEA! Make them into DUST COVERS so instead, people who already have the Harry Potter series can use it as there own covers for their HP books!
ReplyDeleteI love these! Very nice job. I do agree with the poster with the dust cover idea. I would definately by them...
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog and I am pleasantly surprised. These are seriously amazing! So much better, than the original covers. I really hope that some day the HP are reprinted with these covers. I'd buy them. I think the DH is particularly neat. Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteHarry potter a great name to every one. I like most to read harry potter and movie also enjoyable. Thanks J.K Rowling.
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ReplyDeletei HAVE l the books but i dont understand the picture on book six can some one please explain it to me? btw im 14 and single
ReplyDeletedont worry i understand now its the inferi hands and water and the bottem of the boat
ReplyDeleteAh glad you figured it out :)
ReplyDeleteM.S.,
ReplyDeleteYou did a clever job and the exercise is a great one. Pay no mind to those negative comments. I have never understood why people find it necessary to state negatives for no other benefit than hearing their opinion stated to themselves.
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ReplyDeletejust stumbled upon this. these are are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHarry poteri the twisted minds of many people. And you liked. I want to return time wizards
ReplyDeleteIt is Ok this Harry Poter
ReplyDeleteThe penguin design is absolutely awesome
ReplyDeleteI love your designs!!! I grew up loving the harry potter books, but I've always disliked the book art. I wish I could replace my current harry potter collection with your book designs!
ReplyDeleteYour designs are amazing! They're simple and the covers show the highlight of the story. Are the books available in these covers?
ReplyDeleteHarry Poter is the best
ReplyDeleteBrilliant knockoffs of early 60s graphic design. For that reason, they kind of depress me. They look like the kind of shopworn, yellowing paperbacks I'd have found in an used bookshop as a teenager.
ReplyDeleteBloomsbury is about to release an official redesign, but I think your covers did a much better job of capturing each story.
ReplyDeleteI like these so much I included them in my latest blog post (http://tobeshelved.blogspot.com/2010/04/feeling-horrible-for-harry.html).
Keep up the great work!
Alaina,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate commenting about my version of the covers on your blog.
I saw these new Bloomsbury covers today on a couple different sites and was surprised about the ammount of people comparing mine to the official paperbacks that will be relased. While I can't say mine are better, it is a nice feeling to see people are sill intersted in these over a year later.
I dream that someday Scholastic in the U.S. would publish mine in paperback. Of course I would probably have to drop the Marber grid which is Penguin's property, but I know I could keep the same overall feel. Lofty dreams, yes.
Very interesting this covers.I will buy them all tomorow when I go to the library.
ReplyDeleteVery well written article for those thinking about Harry Poter. Thanks!
ReplyDeletewill you ever be selling prints of these? or did you already and I missed it?
ReplyDeleteI am not legally allowed to sell prints of these
ReplyDeleteThese are really wonderful.Nice job Mr.Creative.
ReplyDeleteOo I love them because I like and I found that is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteKeep growing. No artist has ever created anything original except God. I agree with that!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHarry Poter my favorite caracter
ReplyDeleteThey're sweet. I love modernism, cubic art and I love Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteI think they are very cool. I like allot what you've done.
ReplyDeleteI love Harry Potter and you Portray Harry Porter series redesign very nicely. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteit is good that we can see something like this. Design it is great and we could learn something from this. Thanks for your efforts
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this, it's a great post!
ReplyDeleteGet excited and enthusiastic about you own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire - you can smell it, taste it, and see it from a mile away.
ReplyDeleteSuperb Designs. Many thanks for sharing these beautiful designs. I especially liked the 7th design "And the Deathly Hallows". Kudos to you :)
ReplyDeleteTo be honest the Harry Potter books I do not like, I prefer watching movies.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the share, keep impressing.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff, nice to see a lot of ones suitable for portfolios/photo blogs.
ReplyDeleteI wish you could put nav links for each section of the huge list. Otherwise, terrific.
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