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[cat in a bag]

Just a comment here, but I find it interesting that everyone is so excited to see the cover reveals, yet no one mentions the artist. I would think that would go hand-in-hand.

Behind every great Stephen King book is a talented artist.

And to go with this question, do the artists get to read the book for inspiration for the covers or just given a rough idea of the story?

I prefer the US version of this one. But, one a train car and one a lake with big, scary building....2 very different visions/interpretations.

 

[Dana Jean]

And to go with this question, do the artists get to read the book for inspiration for the covers or just given a rough idea of the story?

I prefer the US version of this one. But, one a train car and one a lake with big, scary building....2 very different visions/interpretations.

absolutely. And both give a hint at the story to come.

 

[Moderator]

And to go with this question, do the artists get to read the book for inspiration for the covers or just given a rough idea of the story?

I prefer the US version of this one. But, one a train car and one a lake with big, scary building....2 very different visions/interpretations.

I assume they get to read the book itself, not just going by a description but don't know for sure.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

The primary publishers (Scribner and Hodder) usually run proofs by him for his approval. More often than not, he goes with what they suggest but there have been times when he's asked them to do something different.

Thanks. Which novel cover artwork were ones that he asked them to do something different?

 

[Moderator]

Thanks. Which novel cover artwork were ones that he asked them to do something different?

I honestly can't remember--way too many covers over the years and it wasn't a high priority for me at the time it happened to think I needed to remember. If it comes to me, I'll post it, though.

 

[Spideyman]

This is what I found re Scribner's Art Dept.

Spoiler: director

Jaya Miceli, Scribner's Art Director, joined the imprint in July 2014. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, with a BFA in Illustration. Jaya's short-lived illustration career earned her published pieces in The New Yorker Magazine. Her appreciation of art, love of books and illustrative talents found their true home in book publishing. She learned jacket design and typography on the job during her 14 years at Penguin, where she began as a junior designer. Jaya has designed jackets for a diverse group of authors including Lev Grossman, Terry McMillan, T.C. Boyle, Geraldine Brooks, Jasper Fforde, David Lodge, Jonathan Tropper, Dara Horn, Brady Udall, as well as, Pulitzer Prize winning, Manning Marable's book Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention. She is thrilled to further her book design ventures with the extraordinary literary bounty at Scribner books.

Spoiler: article and info

This Is What It's Actually Like Being A Book Cover Designer For A Living

Spoiler: possible artist

Will Staehle
Scribner

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I honestly can't remember--way too many covers over the years and it wasn't a high priority for me at the time it happened to think I needed to remember. If it comes to me, I'll post it, though.

Thanks. Hopefully one will come to you before June 2020. We'll never be able to get these kind of things answered again, afterwards.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

I like the dinosaur model he has in the US cover, Triceratops are cool

 

[GNTLGNT]

.....the UK cover is a bit to stark for my liking.....not bad mind you, just not what would drag my eye to it in a bookstore.....

 

[RichardX]

Why do they even have different covers for UK and US editions? Is it marketing related (i.e. for some reason they believe the respective covers will sell better in those countries?)?

 

[Moderator]

Why do they even have different covers for UK and US editions? Is it marketing related (i.e. for some reason they believe the respective covers will sell better in those countries?)?

It probably has something to do with that as well as wanting to put their own stamp on the books they produce. That happens with other non-US editions as well.

 

[Gazman]

I often prefer the US covers, they always seem better to me. I remember the US cover for 11/22/63 was much cooler than the EU one.

 

[Wayoftheredpanda]

I often prefer the US covers, they always seem better to me. I remember the US cover for 11/22/63 was much cooler than the EU one.

Heh, silly Europeans

 

[BountyHunter]

Wonder if the Institute has anything to do with the Shop?

 

[Doc Creed]

Wonder if the Institute has anything to do with the Shop?

That seems to be the consensus. That'd be great.

 

[GNTLGNT]

That seems to be the consensus. That'd be great.

...having read the synopsis, I would say that it's either a similar entity or The Shop operating under another name.....

 

[mal]

Hmmm...I wonder if buying the book has anything to do with the shop?

 

[GNTLGNT]

Hmmm...I wonder if buying the book has anything to do with the shop?

...nope, book shops have all disappeared....that's a CIA subversive tactic......

 

[ghost19]

The primary publishers (Scribner and Hodder) usually run proofs by him for his approval. More often than not, he goes with what they suggest but there have been times when he's asked them to do something different.

Some of the British book covers I've seen are just amazing Ms. Mod. I wonder what drives book artwork in different countries? Are there cultural considerations to the book art or other factors? I mean, his book covers here in the US are great also, but some of the British ones I've seen are just different in their concept.

 

[Hill lover35]

Not likely although it's still early. I haven't even heard any whispers about a US tour, though.

king does not have to tour, people will buy it regardless. I would love to see him do good morning america. he must be tired of these tours. he must get tired out of them. they seem exhausting. i would love to see him like co host the view or go on Rachel ray, and like cook his lunchtime slop or something. that would be awesome.
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