The Ghost Map Revealed
Amazon has added the cover for The Ghost Map to its page for the book, so I guess that means I can share it here. I'm very happy with it -- it has a nice ominous tone to it that captures the overall feel of the book. But the coolest part is not visible here: the map itself bleeds through the dark area behind the main text, in that the street lines are printed in matte black ink, while everything else is glossy black. (I think I have that right.) The overall effect is almost an optical illusion: the map appears and disappears depending on the light and the angle you're holding the book -- as though the map were some kind of -- what's the word for it? -- apparition? specter? phantasm?
Cool book. Sounds like it would make a good movie.
Posted by: Ellis | July 31, 2006 at 07:23 AM
Here's the UK cover:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/0713999748/ref=dp_image_text_0/026-9649429-3348469?ie=UTF8
Posted by: Duncan Robson | August 01, 2006 at 01:28 AM
I'm going to disagree about the whole movie idea. Regardless, the book sounds like it is going to be very interesting - I can't wait to pick it up.
Posted by: Donnie Jeter | August 01, 2006 at 03:23 PM
Usually the effect you describe is acheived by a layer of lacquer printed on top of the 4/c ink, adding that reflectivity. Sounds like a nice touch.
Posted by: nony | August 02, 2006 at 10:15 AM
just so so !
Posted by: wholesale art | August 02, 2006 at 11:40 PM