Saturday, December 3, 2011

Many actually judge a book by its Cover ~!

"Who is designing you book cover?" Fudzail asked me this afternoon when we were on GTalk.

Fudzail's first book, "Waikato" was published in 1999. Since then he has written a few more books and they are available in most bookstores.
"Ermm, being designed by my editor together with the printer!" I replied. Then I quickly added, "...and I am happy with what they have done!"

Haziq and Fariz!
"Your son Haziq is very talented! Why don't you ask him to design!" He said. He knows Haziq well from the time we were living in Dubai.

"He is busy with his studies, and I really don't want to bother him. Anyway I am short of time, and maybe the next book lah I will involve him!" I kind of defended my decision.

In my heart I so much wanted to agree with Fudzail. In fact, Haziq already is contributing! I am using many photos taken from his photo collection. In addition, he is contributing 5 poems which I am including in the book.

"You know, I regretted not involving my son when I published my book. At the time, they were still very young. It is part of the legacy if you can get Haziq to do the design. Don't wait for the second book, because the first impression counts! You know that already...." Said Fudzail, further influencing me to his point of view.

I was persuaded.

Tonight I asked Haziq if he would like to design the book cover - both for the English and the Malay cover.

His reply was, "I would love too. Iwill finish my homework now and will do them before I go to bed to night!"

Wow!
At 10.30pm, when he showed me the designs, I went double Wow!!
Thank you Fudzail for sharing your personal experience! Much appreciated.

I like....!! Thank you Haziq. The book has an even more significant meaning to me.

Picture and cover designs credit to Haziq Ariffin Photography.

Publisher: Two Plus Six.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    It's very nice..
    But ask Haziq to offer another choice of design.
    Somehow, it's not so suitable..yes it's very true..first impressions count.
    The design must first be realistic..for starters..do not go for abstracts yet..must be a picture that'll attract your new audience's attention.
    Just a thought..:D

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  2. Ariffin MamatDecember 4, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Dear Anon 11:57

    Thank you for your feedback. I actually like the design...hehehe. And, poetry is abstract.

    Pp

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  3. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Haziq kan good in photography..at least get one of his beautiful caption of sunset photos.
    Design tu tak sesuai Tuan Haji..betul..

    Bukan dengki tapi nak sangat tengok buku Tuan Haji jadi goreng pisang panas..suam suam kuku pun jadilaah.
    Kitaorang tumpang suker..hehehe

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  4. FilzahDecember 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    bertambah minat nak beli buku e3n.ariffin

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  5. Ariffin MamatDecember 5, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    ANON 4:03 :-)

    i am sure you meant well...the final design after its publication, will carry the personality of the book, and the author. hopefully begitulah ...

    Thank you for ur well wishes.


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    Filzah :-)

    Beli ya...dan beli lebih dari satu, kasi hadiah kpd kawan2, adik2, abang2, dan BF2. hehehe

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