AAAaaaye, m' heartys! This is my updated cover illustration of one of my favorite classic sea novels. Long before there was a flitty, spastic Jack Sparrow, there was a wiley, bloody Long John Silver.
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AAAaaaye, m' heartys! This is my updated cover illustration of one of my favorite classic sea novels. Long before there was a flitty, spastic Jack Sparrow, there was a wiley, bloody Long John Silver.
John Cox is a painter, cartoonist, and illustrator for hire. For information about purchasing existing work or commissioning new work, contact him by e-mail at john555cox [at] hotmail.com.
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Comments (9)
My favorite book cover so far. I like the way the themes work together (especially the layering of the "blue" ocean & the level not quite reaching the top of the cover).
Posted by Terwiliger | July 6, 2008 10:54 PM
Posted on July 6, 2008 22:54
HEY T
I'm really digging taking a swing at some of these great old books.
Posted by john Cox | July 7, 2008 12:08 AM
Posted on July 7, 2008 00:08
Long John would have gotten a lot farther if he had today's PR person working for him.
Can't wait to see your take on Jane Eyre, Silas Marner, Tom Sawyer, House of the 7 Gables, The Scarlet Letter.........
Posted by GarandFan | July 7, 2008 10:15 AM
Posted on July 7, 2008 10:15
Love it, John! What's next? I would like to suggest "Toilers of the Sea" by V. Hugo. It has never been done justice in my estimation.
Cheers,
Joe
Posted by Joe | July 7, 2008 11:38 AM
Posted on July 7, 2008 11:38
HEY GANG
All excellent starting points. I'll certainly get around to 'em when the mood strikes. Glad you dig 'em.
Posted by john Cox | July 7, 2008 4:14 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 16:14
As long as people are throwing out suggestions, how about these--mainly because of the multiple ways they can be interpreted (opportunities for multiple layers), & partly because I think two of them could also work really well with John's cartoon style.
Animal Farm
1984
Brave New World
Lord of the Flies
Posted by Terwiliger | July 8, 2008 1:05 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 01:05
Just noticed another horizon line. Map, seascape, & water, all overlayed. Very, very cool.
Posted by Terwiliger | July 8, 2008 1:10 AM
Posted on July 8, 2008 01:10
VERY cool.
Heinlein next? Please?
Posted by Militant Bibliophile | July 9, 2008 11:19 PM
Posted on July 9, 2008 23:19
HEY MILITANT BIBLIOPHILE
We'll see....gotta keep you guys guessing.
Excellent choice, though.
Posted by john Cox | July 9, 2008 11:22 PM
Posted on July 9, 2008 23:22