Another reworking of a classic, A Monster's Notes is a lyrical take on the story of Frankenstein, told through a series of letters from the monster himself to his creator, Dr. Frankenstein. I love how delicate and beautiful the cover is, possibly making a statement about the humanity that the author injects into the seemingly mindless monster.
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, 2009-08-13 15:22:27 -0400
The spine in full glory — also nicely executed. It's always nice to see a spine with horizontal type. Much thanks to author for providing a book voluminous enough to accommodate such a nice, airy type treatment.
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Keenan Cummings
, 2009-08-13 15:26:45 -0400
Does that crazy apostrophe not bother anyone else?
Failing that, I quite like the 'proper' monstrosity of the cover.
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Anonymous Coward
, 2009-08-14 00:40:22 -0400
Amazing, especially in-person.
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Anonymous Coward
, 2009-08-14 12:50:33 -0400
That apostrophe is wondering a bit. I would like to nudge it relatively close to the top of the R. As is, it works in a silly sort of way as a tear coming from the eye... but that seems more like an accident consider it's in the same position on the spine.
It's a cool design. I understand and appreciate it. I did something akin to this for a new edition of Frankenstein. The "MONSTER" theme works well with those old anatomical prints.
About the apostrophe: If you look at the letters as individual blocks and follow the slant, the apostrophe is exactly where it needs to be, right? If the apostrophe was backed up it would be inside the "r"'s block. I assume they teach this stuff in design school.
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, 2009-08-15 14:47:42 -0400
The blocks, like our government, are not always right. Optically, it becomes necessary to adjust many types of fonts, Bob. I've no doubt that the text appears here as it was typed... however, like a rotten melon at the grocery store: just because it's there doesn't mean you should be happy with it.
Thanks for the input, Chad. Of course letters need to be fudged and finessed to get the spacing right; no argument there. It just seems doubtful to me that a professional cover designer--this book’s designer--just typed this up and let it ride, especially since the apostrophe feels so obviously wrong. I assumed the designer is following some classical, old-school rule (*which would fit the period/tone of the book*) about not letting a character invade or overlap an adjacent character’s “block.” In other words, the spacing on the apostrophe was a conscious, informed decision.
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, 2009-08-15 17:41:57 -0400
I don't think it was an oversight (or undersight in this case... hehe) either. Obviously, if this had been created the old fashioned way -- with a letterpress -- the tilt of the blocks would allow for the apostrophe to stretch beyond the letter it appears before. Luckily, we have the ability to be more accurate. I agree it's a choice, but do we agree that we don't have to agree with it? Heh...
I think he set the type on the cover, (where the apostrophe had to move far right to clear the imagery,) and then just copy-and-pasted or retyped the cover type on to the spine, without noticing that the apostrophe's renegade placement now made no sense.
But this theory is predicated on the idea that this IS in fact an incorrect typographic placement for the apostrophe. Can we get a Hard-core type-nerd ruling on this? Mr. Carter? Mr. Frere-Jones? Anyone? I would like to know for myself.
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Anonymous Coward
, 2009-08-18 11:43:05 -0400
Loving the way that illustration is used. A human eye, opened up like it's being worked on by a mechanic, cut out like it's going to be part of a collage, just like Frankenstein's monster.
Script is so close to the illustration, it's making tension. Not sure if it's done for tension's sake or to look like naturalist's notes (written "in the moment," not carefully positioned), or something else entirely...
Nice cover, though. Nice spine, too.
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, 2009-08-19 14:47:02 -0400
As wonky as it seems on the spine, I simply can't imagine Mendelsund placing that apostrophe without purpose. Of course, the best answer would be weighed-in by P. himself....
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Anonymous Coward
, 2009-08-20 02:29:11 -0400
The problem with cover design today is that it's all done on the computer. InDesign, despite all its bells and whistles, does not handle type as well as it could. Some typefaces are well spaced and others are a total disaster. I think, unfortunately, Mendelsund chose a face here that needs a lot more love...
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Anonymous Coward
, 2009-08-24 10:22:49 -0400
Just got a response from Peter Mendelsund himself:
“Mr. Cummings has graciously emailed me, asking for a comment on “apostrophe-gate ‘09.” Here’s how that pesky apostrophe ended up where it did:
I originally had the punctuation in the proper space, closer to the R, but the author objected to the type reading partially “underneath” the image of the eye, which is exactly what would happen if it were placed properly. So the devil’s dilemma was either moving just the apostrophe downwards, which looks very strange indeed; or the entire text block downwards, and away from the eye, and thereby wrecking the pleasing symmetry of elements; or, drum roll please: moving the apostrophe slightly to the right. Which is what I chose. So there you have it! Have a great day- and thanks for caring.
Pete Mendelsund”
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Keenan Cummings
, 2009-08-24 13:17:59 -0400
Regarding that pesky apostrophe-I have to ask Pete- if its deliberate why did you leave it hanging out there on the spine?
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Anonymous Coward
, 2009-08-25 09:41:30 -0400
Hmm... I can't seem to wrap my head around that explanation, but kudos to Pete for supplying it at any rate!
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, 2010-08-30 22:36:57 -0400
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A Monster's Notes
Another reworking of a classic, A Monster's Notes is a lyrical take on the story of Frankenstein, told through a series of letters from the monster himself to his creator, Dr. Frankenstein. I love how delicate and beautiful the cover is, possibly making a statement about the humanity that the author injects into the seemingly mindless monster.
— , 2009-08-13 15:22:27 -0400
The spine in full glory — also nicely executed. It's always nice to see a spine with horizontal type. Much thanks to author for providing a book voluminous enough to accommodate such a nice, airy type treatment.
— Keenan Cummings , 2009-08-13 15:26:45 -0400
Does that crazy apostrophe not bother anyone else?
Failing that, I quite like the 'proper' monstrosity of the cover.
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-08-14 00:40:22 -0400
Amazing, especially in-person.
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-08-14 12:50:33 -0400
That apostrophe is wondering a bit. I would like to nudge it relatively close to the top of the R. As is, it works in a silly sort of way as a tear coming from the eye... but that seems more like an accident consider it's in the same position on the spine.
It's a cool design. I understand and appreciate it. I did something akin to this for a new edition of Frankenstein. The "MONSTER" theme works well with those old anatomical prints.
— Chad , 2009-08-14 21:05:49 -0400
About the apostrophe: If you look at the letters as individual blocks and follow the slant, the apostrophe is exactly where it needs to be, right? If the apostrophe was backed up it would be inside the "r"'s block. I assume they teach this stuff in design school.
— , 2009-08-15 14:47:42 -0400
The blocks, like our government, are not always right. Optically, it becomes necessary to adjust many types of fonts, Bob. I've no doubt that the text appears here as it was typed... however, like a rotten melon at the grocery store: just because it's there doesn't mean you should be happy with it.
— Chad , 2009-08-15 16:13:32 -0400
Thanks for the input, Chad. Of course letters need to be fudged and finessed to get the spacing right; no argument there. It just seems doubtful to me that a professional cover designer--this book’s designer--just typed this up and let it ride, especially since the apostrophe feels so obviously wrong. I assumed the designer is following some classical, old-school rule (*which would fit the period/tone of the book*) about not letting a character invade or overlap an adjacent character’s “block.” In other words, the spacing on the apostrophe was a conscious, informed decision.
— , 2009-08-15 17:41:57 -0400
I don't think it was an oversight (or undersight in this case... hehe) either. Obviously, if this had been created the old fashioned way -- with a letterpress -- the tilt of the blocks would allow for the apostrophe to stretch beyond the letter it appears before. Luckily, we have the ability to be more accurate. I agree it's a choice, but do we agree that we don't have to agree with it? Heh...
— Chad , 2009-08-15 18:13:40 -0400
what a great script/
— Ian B. Shimkoviak , 2009-08-17 14:02:03 -0400
I think he set the type on the cover, (where the apostrophe had to move far right to clear the imagery,) and then just copy-and-pasted or retyped the cover type on to the spine, without noticing that the apostrophe's renegade placement now made no sense.
But this theory is predicated on the idea that this IS in fact an incorrect typographic placement for the apostrophe. Can we get a Hard-core type-nerd ruling on this? Mr. Carter? Mr. Frere-Jones? Anyone? I would like to know for myself.
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-08-18 11:43:05 -0400
Loving the way that illustration is used. A human eye, opened up like it's being worked on by a mechanic, cut out like it's going to be part of a collage, just like Frankenstein's monster.
Script is so close to the illustration, it's making tension. Not sure if it's done for tension's sake or to look like naturalist's notes (written "in the moment," not carefully positioned), or something else entirely...
Nice cover, though. Nice spine, too.
— , 2009-08-19 14:47:02 -0400
As wonky as it seems on the spine, I simply can't imagine Mendelsund placing that apostrophe without purpose. Of course, the best answer would be weighed-in by P. himself....
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-08-20 02:29:11 -0400
The problem with cover design today is that it's all done on the computer. InDesign, despite all its bells and whistles, does not handle type as well as it could. Some typefaces are well spaced and others are a total disaster. I think, unfortunately, Mendelsund chose a face here that needs a lot more love...
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-08-24 10:22:49 -0400
Just got a response from Peter Mendelsund himself:
“Mr. Cummings has graciously emailed me, asking for a comment on “apostrophe-gate ‘09.” Here’s how that pesky apostrophe ended up where it did:
I originally had the punctuation in the proper space, closer to the R, but the author objected to the type reading partially “underneath” the image of the eye, which is exactly what would happen if it were placed properly. So the devil’s dilemma was either moving just the apostrophe downwards, which looks very strange indeed; or the entire text block downwards, and away from the eye, and thereby wrecking the pleasing symmetry of elements; or, drum roll please: moving the apostrophe slightly to the right. Which is what I chose. So there you have it! Have a great day- and thanks for caring.
Pete Mendelsund”
— Keenan Cummings , 2009-08-24 13:17:59 -0400
Regarding that pesky apostrophe-I have to ask Pete- if its deliberate why did you leave it hanging out there on the spine?
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-08-25 09:41:30 -0400
Hmm... I can't seem to wrap my head around that explanation, but kudos to Pete for supplying it at any rate!
— Chad , 2009-08-25 22:20:12 -0400
aw it's like a little tear! poor monster. he cries apostrophes.
— , 2009-08-31 09:43:29 -0400
Here 's a mention of AMN in last weekend's Financial Times:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/c9183d06-9362-11de-b146-00144feabdc0.html
— Anonymous Coward , 2009-09-02 10:40:33 -0400
Glorious. Restrained. Simple. Apostrophe no problem - makes it a liiiitle off-kilter. And I happen to think that is a good thing.
— boblet , 2009-09-04 13:44:41 -0400
Need ... new cover posted .... Cannot ... look ... at single eye ... any longer ... Apostrophe issue ... resolved ... Let's muh ... muh ... move on.
— Mark Melnick , 2009-09-11 16:53:39 -0400
very nice
— Anonymous Coward , 2010-05-19 10:18:30 -0400
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— yemektarifleri , 2010-08-27 03:27:22 -0400
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