PROJECT DESCRIPTION

People Collide is a gender-bending, body-switching novel that explores marriage, identity, and sex, and raises profound questions about the nature of true partnership.

The cover had to be striking and bold to match the novel's enticing premise. Berlin-based illustrator Tina Berning has a portfolio full of figurative, expressive work, and her piece "When It Hurts IV" aligned perfectly for the cover.

The combination of strong type and considered art complements the many detailed layers in McElroy's writing, and the printed jacket elevates the art even further. The cover is printed on uncoated stock to resemble the canvas Berning works on, and her paint strokes are raised with a gloss application so even the experience of holding the book is tactile. An incredible collision of art inside and out.

BOOK INFORMATION

Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25

Number of Pages: 246

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CREDIT INFORMATION

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Art Director: Stephen Brayda

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Jacket/Cover Designer: Stephen Brayda

Illustrator: Tina Berning

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