The Vivid Flavors Cookbook

A fun cookbook containing recipes using unusual flavorings and spices needed a lively cover. (They say that, as with packages in a supermarket, one has 7 seconds to catch the eye of the potential buyer in a book store!) The design reflects the fun nature of the title and the contents, and the cover was used for the hard cover and subsequent paperback version of the book.

The Catholic Woman

This book discusses what it is like to be a contemporary woman in the Catholic Church. The cover design uses a simple illustration of a woman's face with a red cross shape in place of her lips, immediately communicating the content of the book and creating a dramatic and powerful image.

Containing a collection of movie poster art of the Film Noir genre, this book cover and inside pages were designed to echo the flavor of the art and appeal to collectors and noir enthusiasts.

This trendy guide to L.A. - The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Restaurants, Clubs, etc. needed a hip, colorful cover. (We'll see how long it stays looking hip and cool!) Hand lettering was used to create a loose, fun feeling, and the cover was printed in red, black and gold metallic ink.

Cut-paper style illustrations and bright graphics were used to illustrate the cover of this unique cook book. The author advocates creative experimentation with cooking and gives guidelines and suggestions. A black panel was used behind the main title to highlight the type and create a strong shelf presence.