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Writers of urban novels often have life experiences that provide. The fundamental rule of all readers is to never judge a book by its cover, but ilhether we spot a gorgeous book in someones hands or displayed in a bookstore, the cover piques our curiosity. Urban fiction, also known as street lit or street fiction is a literary genre set in a city landscape. When you connect with an independent stylist, youre connecting with a passionate product expert dedicated to giving you the best possible shopping experience and customer service. Romance, fantasy, action, science fiction, horror, mystery. Also love the modern feel this has with the use of neon inks on natural papers. Our covers are all unique, professionally designed, and.
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Nov, 2015 street lit is an immense moneymaker for the handful of authors at the top of the genre, who can command sixfigure advances and routinely sell 100,000 copies of their major works jonathan franzen. The coldest winter ever by sister souljah, true to the game by teri woods, the last chapter by ashley antoinette, the cartel. If you see an ecover you want to purchase, contact me via the form below. Premade book cover galery professional premade book covers. Best urban fiction 249 books meet your next favorite book. Tree abraham wrote about designing the very glittery cover for t kira maddens long live the tribe of fatherless girls. Apr 17, 2017 urban fiction or street lit is a popular genre usually selfpublished that deals with the harshest socialeconomic realities of inner city life.
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The pair decided to make a documentary, brown said, because of all of the controversy that surrounded street liti. Even though weve all been told since childhood to never judge a book by its cover, the fact is that book cover design does attract readers. The wrong book cover can cause an author, any author to lose a potential buyer. The characters and readers, largely tend to be people of color. Each of these urban fantasy or action book covers features a woman wearing a black dress and holding a gun. It covers a variety of subgenres in terms of scope, popularity, style, major authors and works, and suggestions for further reading. Rica cover character the client was amazing and clear in his vision. If you only read one street lit title, make sure its sister souljahs groundbreaking work, the. Triston cover character the client was amazing and clear in his vision. The covers and content of some street lit books have been criticized for objectifying the female body and glorifying male attitudes of machismo. Create an eyecatching cover for an urbanstreet lit book book. Street liturban fiction book pack 4 request uploaded 0905 20, size 36. Quite a few africanamerican covers available here in a good variety.
From the meticulous illustrations of golden age mysteries to the lurid pulp covers of midcentury america to the neon hallucinations and shadowy evocations of 1970s and 80s. Nov 9, 2019 the hottest urban fiction novels see more ideas about fiction books, fiction novels and books. Mdmensah81 created a custom book cover on 99designs. Enter your book title, author name and tagline in the box. The genre is relatively new and many streetlit authors are. This christmas fiction book cover features a digital illustration of two houses and in the snow. Writing an urban fiction is the easy part getting it published is the real challenge. He uses a computer to illustrate the covers publications that fall into the socalled street lit genre of publishing. Aug 21, 2019 the covers and content of some street lit books have been criticized for objectifying the female body and glorifying male attitudes of machismo. Book cover design design a creative book cover online. I have done a bit of research hours, days, weeks and months to come up with a list of urban fiction book cover designers who are at the top of the game. If you publish in a genre or category where readers expect fresh and new book cover designs, it pays to know what the design trends are at any time.
Queen of street lit wahida clark continues her publishing reign. This compact book covers all aspects of the street literature genre. Nov 03, 2011 s unday afternoon in harlem, and as churchgoers spill out on to the pavement in their sunday best, street vendors hawk their wares. The readers advisory guide to street literature this book describes the history of the genre, showing why it appeals so strongly to readers.
The tone for urban fiction is usually dark, focusing on the underside of city living. Thirst vampire romance premade cover instant covers. Like other forms of fashion, styles in illustration, typography, and visual approach change from time to time, and just by looking at recent covers you can see that the designs tend to replicate across the genre, with many. Premade book covers, kindle covers premade ebook cover shop. The genre is relatively new and many street lit authors are finding much better success selfpublishing their work. The genre is relatively new and many streetlit authors are finding much better success selfpublishing their work. All our premade book cover designs are available as amazon kindle ebook covers and createspace print ready covers. This book describes the history of the genre, showing why it appeals so strongly to readers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Price includes changing out the title, author name, and adding a subtitle andor phrase. Is urban fiction defined by its subject or the skin. About street lit street lit urban fiction libguides at durham. Addressing the role of street lit and urban lit in the reading development of teens over the past half century, this thorough discussion is an excellent starting place for libraries uncertain about whether reading street lit is good for you. Feb 03, 2010 he uses a computer to illustrate the covers publications that fall into the socalled street lit genre of publishing. Noting the spike in blackonblack crime in seattle, teenservice librarian wadiyah nelson declares, so it is ok to kill off black men on the streets, in movies, videos, music and now in books. Color street brings revolutionary real nail polish strips to your fingertips through our independent stylists. Each book cover is 100% exclusive and sold only once. This year, at lit hub, we spent a lot of time thinking about book cover design. Jul 25, 2017 however, with a range of publishers to choose from that specializes in urban lit. Popular street lit books meet your next favorite book. All covers are sold only once and you will be able to see the finished, printready book cover design before making any payment. The book emphasizes an appreciation for street lit as a way to promote reading. Premade ebook cover designs are shown here in a small size.
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The fifth book seemed to me to be all over the place and not quite as cohesive as the others and came off as sorta rushed. Jun 04, 2009 ultimately, street lit arouses contention because issues of race and representation have repercussions beyond book covers. There are candles, a small christmas tree, a potted plant, and a drink on the table. Ultimately, street lit arouses contention because issues of race and representation have repercussions beyond book covers. Getting up to speed in urban fiction ebsco information services. To celebrate the season, please enjoy this collection of a few of my favorite creepy book covers, from the campy to the gross to the truly unsettling. Vivid descriptions of sex, violence, and coarse dialogue lend to this realistic appeal. Right now, you can order her own designs for your cover.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Create an eyecatching cover for an urbanstreet lit book. Urban fantasy premade book covers beetiful predesigned. It didnt seem to have the authors heart in it like the first 3. Hundreds of unique premade chick lit book covers created by professional designers. A rockwell illustrating a streetlit world the new york. Profanity, sex, and violence are usually explicit, with the writer not shying away. Among the stalls displaying mixtapes, incense and tshirts is a table of neatly laidout books whose covers contain images of rolled dice, women in.
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