Just a little reminiscing as I continue to sort through old e-mails
11 years ago I was asked to contribute photos for a poetry book being published, photos of poetry slam performances here in Calgary, the book was being published somewhere in the United States... And it paid money too! I was rather happy
Then I waited, and waited, and waited... Finally got in touch with them again...
I’m sorry it’s taken some time to get back to you, but they have reached a decision with the cover. Unfortunately, they have decided to go with another cover. It was in no way a reflection of your work, everyone loved it. It had more to do with the concept and what was right for the book. I will check on your flickr page often and feel free to send emails of new projects you’re working on, as I’m always looking for new images to use on our covers. Thanks again, James.
I remember being very devastated, things haven't got that much better over the years, I'm still not famous, I do have lots of lovely comments from people but still have no grand accomplishments...
Also I have since learned too that when dealing with graphic designers, as they said above, it often comes down to design concepts, it's nothing personal but unfortunately someone gets shafted...
Here is what could have been
First time I've done this, looked up what they actually went with instead
11 years ago I was asked to contribute photos for a poetry book being published, photos of poetry slam performances here in Calgary, the book was being published somewhere in the United States... And it paid money too! I was rather happy
Then I waited, and waited, and waited... Finally got in touch with them again...
I’m sorry it’s taken some time to get back to you, but they have reached a decision with the cover. Unfortunately, they have decided to go with another cover. It was in no way a reflection of your work, everyone loved it. It had more to do with the concept and what was right for the book. I will check on your flickr page often and feel free to send emails of new projects you’re working on, as I’m always looking for new images to use on our covers. Thanks again, James.
I remember being very devastated, things haven't got that much better over the years, I'm still not famous, I do have lots of lovely comments from people but still have no grand accomplishments...
Also I have since learned too that when dealing with graphic designers, as they said above, it often comes down to design concepts, it's nothing personal but unfortunately someone gets shafted...
Here is what could have been
First time I've done this, looked up what they actually went with instead
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