An advance copy of my book arrived yesterday. I'm in love. The designers at Minnesota Historical Society Press got it so right. For the record, I'm hard to please.In the past, I haven't always been in love with the designs of my books by various publishers. I've politely had to tell several designers that I think they could do better. And then they still disappoint. And then it's sad for everyone.
So the sublime design of In the Mood for Munsingwear comes as a surprise to me. But it probably shouldn't, many of MHS Press books are gorgeous. When I first saw the book cover art last summer, it struck me as busy, but I still liked it. And now that I have the book in front of me, it is busy, but sometimes busy really works.
I can't say enough great things about my experience with MHS Press. They constantly amaze me and they do it in such a way that it looks effortless. But I know it's not. And this makes me respect them even more.
Now, I'm feeling inspired to go work on my book trailer.
