Tah DAH!!!!
Hmm.... Can you imagine the conversation that took place between the publisher and the artist.
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Publisher: Hey! I have some exciting news for you!!
Artist: Yeah? What's that?
Publisher: We want YOU to do JK. Rowling's new book cover!!!
Artist: (Screams and jumps up and down, wetting himself on the floor). REALLY?!!!
Publisher: Yeah! Isn't it awesome!!
Artist: WOO HOOO!!! So, what do you need me to do?? (His creative juices start flowing.)
Publisher: Well....We want you to make... (dramatic pause) a red cover...
Artist: And.... (growing more excited)
Publisher: Yes, a red cover with white writing.
Artist: (leans forward in his chair)
Publisher: And then, we want you to make a black square and but an "X" in it!!
Artist: (Waits for the publisher to continue.)
Publisher: Well?
Artist: Well what? Aren't you going to tell me the rest?
Publisher: I told you the rest.
Artist: That's it? Just a square and an "X"?
Publisher: And a red cover...oh, with yellow trim.
Artist: (crickets)
Publisher: You still there? Aren't you EXCITED!!
Artist: Um... yeah sure.
Publisher: We'll need it in 2 months. Think you can get it done by then.
Artist: I just sent it. Finished it already.
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Just for fun, I did a quick mock up of the cover. What'cha think? (grin) Oh, and tell me what you think of Rowling's cover. And regardless of the simplicity, I will SO be there to buy it when it comes out. :o)
