I'm excited and must share - Page 8

katiesue · 09-07-2007, 09:08 AM

Progress - yay!

Snowflake · 09-22-2007, 07:44 AM

I'm in the process of designing the Valentino book. The cover art, that is. I'm shooting for simple and something that "pops."

I've put up a page for people to make a selection (or to tell me that they all suck). The photos shown are in no way the only choices available. I'm merely trying to narrow down what is appealing to the people with an interest in Valentino. Portrait or in a film role? Sexy, smoldering or vulnerable?

So, please pay a visit and cast your vote (my choice is obvious, it's too great of a photo not to be included, even though it is in Emily Leider's excellent book)

Some possible cover choices are Here

Thanks!

wendybeth · 09-22-2007, 08:14 AM

I like the one you chose for the mock-up. The pose and shading looks great, and it's not one I recall seeing before. Even though he's in costume, he looks more natural than most of the other shots.

Not Afraid · 09-22-2007, 09:47 AM

I love the one you chose. My second choice is the smoking pic. Although, it probably wouldn't be a good choice for a variety of reasons. But, it is muy sexy.

Kevy Baby · 09-22-2007, 10:08 AM

I too agree with your choice. I also like #10 as it has an air of mystery to it.

#7 would have been more interesting if he were in more casual attire.

One thing I did notice is that in most all of these pictures that he is looking down (as in direction, not mood). This better captures him and he seems to know it.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-22-2007, 10:49 AM

I think #13's the best, but NA's right the smoking aspect may be a marketing distraction.

€uroMeinke · 09-22-2007, 11:28 AM

Yeah, #13 as well - but maybe the smoking has just the right amount of "naughty" appeal to get attention?

Snowflake · 09-22-2007, 12:09 PM

Well #13 was long the "trademark" shot from my old version of the website. I really do not think the smoking thing is an issue. It's such an evocative photo of the glamor of the era. Let's face it, smoking in those days was sexy!

It's running just below the #1 shot from The Hooded Falcon, so far.

Thanks for all the input.

Mousey Girl · 09-22-2007, 06:20 PM

I like them all...well, almost. I don't care much for #9 and 12.

Moonliner · 09-22-2007, 06:40 PM

A as Valentino neophyte photo #6 is the only one I would look at and say "Ahh that book is about Valentino" from across a bookstore isle.

However I also like the captivating direct stare in #8.

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Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Vote Early and Vote Often! I'm in the process of designing the Valentino book. The cover art, that is. I'm shooting for simple and something that "pops." I've put up a page for people to make a selection (or to tell me that they all suck). The photos shown are in no way the only choices available. I'm merely trying to narrow down what is appealing to the people with an interest in Valentino. Portrait or in a film role? Sexy, smoldering or vulnerable? So, please pay a visit and cast your vote (my choice is obvious, it's too great of a photo not to be included, even though it is in Emily Leider's excellent book) Some possible cover choices are Here Thanks! __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I like the one you chose for the mock-up. The pose and shading looks great, and it's not one I recall seeing before. Even though he's in costume, he looks more natural than most of the other shots. __________________
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I love the one you chose. My second choice is the smoking pic. Although, it probably wouldn't be a good choice for a variety of reasons. But, it is muy sexy.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I too agree with your choice. I also like #10 as it has an air of mystery to it. #7 would have been more interesting if he were in more casual attire. One thing I did notice is that in most all of these pictures that he is looking down (as in direction, not mood). This better captures him and he seems to know it. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I think #13's the best, but NA's right the smoking aspect may be a marketing distraction. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,672	Yeah, #13 as well - but maybe the smoking has just the right amount of "naughty" appeal to get attention? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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09-22-2007, 12:09 PM	#8
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Well #13 was long the "trademark" shot from my old version of the website. I really do not think the smoking thing is an issue. It's such an evocative photo of the glamor of the era. Let's face it, smoking in those days was sexy! It's running just below the #1 shot from The Hooded Falcon, so far. Thanks for all the input. __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	I like them all...well, almost. I don't care much for #9 and 12.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	A as Valentino neophyte photo #6 is the only one I would look at and say "Ahh that book is about Valentino" from across a bookstore isle. However I also like the captivating direct stare in #8. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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