PRODUCT
Lion’s Awakening
MEDIUM
Fictional novel, printed in hardcover and paperback, 5.9 x 8.9 inches
DESCRIPTION
Project Brief
Design book cover for fictional novel by author Cindy Bingham. Here is summary of the story:
“Gifted and driven, Penn State linebacker Landon Steele made a name for himself in the world of college football. The only thing that stood between him and the NFL was his last few collegiate games. Then a heroic, game-saving play ended in one major injury. Landon's dreams and future were gone. All that remained was a nightmare. Four years later, Landon's injury has healed, but his life is still fractured. He gropes to fill the football void. Nothing can replace the challenge and excitement of an NFL career. God could have prevented this injury. He should have. Landon doesn't have a play book for life after football. Now he faces one crucial choice. Will this former Lion awaken to God's best for him?”
Approach
I had the opportunity to work directly with the author on this project, as she published this book on her own through WestBow Press. Cindy provided the image of Landon (the main character), and I combined stock images and some of my own photography to build the environment around him.
Football is alluded to through the imagery, but it is portrayed subtly in the background like a dream or memory. I wanted to show how Landon’s memory of football and what his career “could have been” still haunt him.
Outcome
Lion’s Awakening was released August 26, 2013, and is available for sale on Amazon.com.
PRODUCT
Lion’s Awakening
MEDIUM
Fictional novel, printed in hardcover and paperback, 5.9 x 8.9 inches
DESCRIPTION
Project Brief
Design book cover for fictional novel by author Cindy Bingham. Here is summary of the story:
“Gifted and driven, Penn State linebacker Landon Steele made a name for himself in the world of college football. The only thing that stood between him and the NFL was his last few collegiate games. Then a heroic, game-saving play ended in one major injury. Landon's dreams and future were gone. All that remained was a nightmare. Four years later, Landon's injury has healed, but his life is still fractured. He gropes to fill the football void. Nothing can replace the challenge and excitement of an NFL career. God could have prevented this injury. He should have. Landon doesn't have a play book for life after football. Now he faces one crucial choice. Will this former Lion awaken to God's best for him?”
Approach
I had the opportunity to work directly with the author on this project, as she published this book on her own through WestBow Press. Cindy provided the image of Landon (the main character), and I combined stock images and some of my own photography to build the environment around him.
Football is alluded to through the imagery, but it is portrayed subtly in the background like a dream or memory. I wanted to show how Landon’s memory of football and what his career “could have been” still haunt him.
Outcome
Lion’s Awakening was released August 26, 2013, and is available for sale on Amazon.com.
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