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Book Cover Design In Two Minutes (VIDEO)

First Posted: 05/08/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 04:45 PM ET

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Ever wondered what it takes to create a book cover? In this video, the whole process is compressed into two minutes, and we get to see every little detail that goes into cover design. Lauren Panepito designs the cover of fantasy-sci-fi author Gail Carriger's new book "Blameless," and it's very cool to see all of the little things that she has to think about throughout the process. From getting the sky right to making a last-minute change because the Eiffel Tower didn't exist in the book's time period, it's very cool to see.

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Ever wondered what it takes to create a book cover? In this video, the whole process is compressed into two minutes, and we get to see every little detail that goes into cover design. Lauren Panepito ...
Ever wondered what it takes to create a book cover? In this video, the whole process is compressed into two minutes, and we get to see every little detail that goes into cover design. Lauren Panepito ...
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