Book Cover Designs by Capri

Books whose covers were designed by Capri,
the award winning graphic designer being featured at the Rocky Mountain Writer's Summit

Designs by Capri Brock           Rocky Mountain Writer's Summit

Books To Believe In

Voices of the Earth, Life Lessons from a Blue Planet by R. Adam Chapuis

The Earth is speaking...are we listening?

Voices of the Earth

Life Lessons from a Blue Planet

by R. Adam Chapuis

The Earth Monk as Adam Chapuis is otherwise known wrote a book about the lessons the Earth is teaching us. His subtitle - "Life Lessons from a Blue Planet" spoke to the fact that we needed to see the entire planet on the cover and since there were multiple "Life Lessons" to be learned, multiple images of the Earth were shown in differing size signifying importance. The Sun in the middle brings it all together as the source of the knowledge, power and light.

The Self - Knowing who you are when you're trying to be somebody else

Knowing where thoughts come from...

The Self

Knowing who you are when you're trying to be someone else

by David Hoefer

The cover of Hoefer's The Self comes from David's desire to see a perfect reflection of a perfect, yet asymmetrical image. Capri chose the Bonsai tree because of its beauty grace and form and the fact that the beauty comes in the expression of how the tree grows, expands and expresses in its own way - almost never symetrical. The reflection shows that its form is real and the water gives voice to the reflection. The yellow base color yields also is a reflection of warmth and happiness which is what the author wants for his reader.

Jewish Historical Fiction - Seed of Avraham by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

The miracle of its survival was predicted - guaranteed.

Seed of Avraham

A 4000 year history of The Jewish Family

by Othniel J. Seiden

The cover of Seed of Avraham came from the mind of the author. A desolate scene, however one also brimming with hint of light and new life. It is a 4000 year history of THE Jewish family, and many of the periods of their history are bleak with disaster, however, they always always recovered. The light is to signify that. The strength of the tree in a bleak season represents a strong people able to endure hardship, yet persevere.

The True Story of Icarus - Daedalus Rising by Robert William Case

We have known how to fly for centuries...

Daedalus Rising

The True Story of Icarus

by Robert William Case

Daedalus Rising's cover is an image of a man flying over the sea. It is not a shadow on the water, but a reflection of the man above. It is a reflection of a man whose invention was unprecedented in its era and its beauty can be seen even if you can't see it directly. Since the circumstances of Icarus' death have remained unknown until this novel, we can not look upon Daedalus directly. We can only see the strength and beauty of what he created.

Daedalus Rising

A Military Family's History - Your Grandfather's Sabre by David Kotzebue

A military family's history - Three generations of heroes

Your Grandfather's Sabre

A Century of Sacrifice

by David Kotzebue

The sabre in this picture signifies the military and how the military's presence in the three generations of this family was at the forefront of their lives, but it also split their lives in two. The beauty of the wedding photo stands in stark contrast to the sabre which is capable of killing, not just warriors in battle, but also capable of killing dreams on the homefront.

Your Grandfather's Sabre

A systematic process for healing, releasing and allowing love in.

A systematic process for healing, releasing and allowing love in

How to Meet the Man - or Woman - of your dreams...

or at least, how I met mine!

by Sparkle Phillips

Using the ancient symbol of Yin Yang signifying a complete being, and inserting hearts for the circles this cover symbolizes that a true, complete and perfect love is possible. The red color of course, is for the traditional Valentine. The Chinese characters are courage, clarity, love and happiness. Because you have to have courage to open this book to find the clarity you'll need to accept the love you desire to bring in the happiness you deserve when you find the perfect person to love and who will love you back.

How to Meet the Man - or Woman - of your dreams...

1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue... - The Cartographer by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

An historic fiction novel about Columbus & the harsh times he lived in

The Cartographer

1492

by Othniel Seiden

The fires on the cliff are bonfires which burned the ones the Inquisition deemed to be heretics. The ships sailing to the New World under Columbus' command show that Columbus left Spain during one of its darkest hours.

The Cartographer

Child Abuse Recovery - Looking Through the Eyes of an Unseen Child by Diana Joy

Breaking the cycle of child abuse is quite literally
a life and death proposition...

Looking Through the Eyes of an Unseen Child

helping them to break the cycle

by Diana Joy

This picture is one drawn of the author Diana Joy. The child is Unseen by society and by choice, because the more she is unseen, the less she is attack by those in her life. The color only being in the clothes she is wearing signifies the drabness she felt as a person growing up. The blank expression on her face symbolizes the lack of emotion she allowed herself to feel during her youth.

Looking Through the Eyes of an Unseen Child

The Jewish Resistance in WWII - The Remnant by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

"I can't kill Nazis if I'm dead-" Solomon Shalensky

The Remnant

The Jewish Resistance in WWII

by Othniel J. Seiden

The only point of this cover was to have the Star of David crush the swashtika. The Jewish Resistance played a significant roll in the defeat of Germany.

The Remnant

Boomer Book Series

Your Longevity Handbook - The Second Half Begins at 50 by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Your Longevity Handbook

The Second Half Begins at 50

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

This cover needed to be bright and vibrant and with an obvious division depicting one half and the second half.

The Second Half Begins at 50

Stay Sexually Active For Life - Sex in the Golden Years by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Dispels lots of old myths to help us continue to be active & happy participants in nature's greatest gift!

Sex in the Golden Years

Sex Advice for People over 50

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

A loving older couple on the front cover shows symbolizes the age-less concept of sex, especially sex in the second 'half' of life.

Joy of Volunteering

Memory Enhancement - Sharpening the Aging Mind by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Tools to keep your mind in tact, in shape and sharp as a tack!

Sharpening the Aging Mind

Methods, Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Mind Super Sharp

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

This cover needed to be clear. No symbolic pictures, just a clear message that the brain is a muscle which can be sharpened with use.

Sharpening the Aging Mind

Weight Loss / Health Promotion - Heavy and Healthy by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Correcting the facts & myths surrounding obesity, weight loss and your health

Heavy and Healthy

Forget Your Weight & Get Fit

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

The H in being used in both directions as the start of both of the significant words on the cover symbolizes the connection, that you can be both Heavy and Healthy. The words framing the cover show an all-encompassing topic explained within. The "sun" behind the 'and sign' also helps to connect the two words which typically aren't used in conversation together. The inset explains the major thrust of the book with the subtitle.

Heavy and Healthy

Human Sexuality - Foreplay by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

If you want your sex life to improve, then remember the main ingredient!

Foreplay

The True Focus of Great Sex

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

Two people in a passionate embrace more than insinuate the act of sex. The words Real and Focus matching her underwear tie both the picture and the words together emphasizing the importance of the words.

Foreplay

Book Writing Advice - So You Want To Write A Book by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Simple Guidelines to Creating Your Publishable Book

So You Want To Write A Book

Book Writing Advice

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

The pen and quill are the trademark symbols of writing through the centuries. The parchment also an ancient writing tool. With this cover, the author connects with the future authors of the world by using the ancient symbols of the artform.

So You Want To Write A Book

Volunteering in Third World Countries - Joy of Volunteering by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Have you ever wondered, "How Can I Volunteer to Help in Third World Countries?"

Joy of Volunteering

Working and Surviving in Developing Countries

by Othniel Seiden, MD

The collage of pictures of the trips taken by Doctors to the World show the wide range of people impacted by the volunteer efforts of Dr. Seiden and his first wife in the third world countries. The smiles of all encountered show that the recipients of the care appreciated the efforts of Doctors to the World and the broad smiles of the volunteers show that they got more out of the experience than those recipients. Joy on all faces of the world symbolize the meaningfulness of this work.

Joy of Volunteering

Making you most important final decision - The Hospice Experience by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Hospice is a blessing to those who avail themselves of the service

The Hospice Experience

Making Your Most Important Final Decisions

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

The beauty in the setting sun was to show peace at the end of the day as the people who read this book face an ending of some sort in their life. Beauty, peace and dignity in the sun, strength, power and perseverance in the reflection on the ocean.

The Hospice Experience

Widow's & Widower's Handbook - When Your Spouse Dies by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett,  Ph.D.

Your mate's life has ended, but the fact remains that yours has not!

When Your Spouse Dies

A Widows and Widowers Handbook

by Othniel Seiden, MD & Jane Bilett, Ph.D.

The two hands touching, presumably that of a widow and minister symbolize care and comfort on the cover of this book. The same care and comfort transcend the pages of this book.

When Your Spouse Dies

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Last updated on: Wednesday, March 10, 2010