Phantom of the Opera
Is a horror novel written by Gaston Leroux. The research I conducted shows that the majority of book covers for classic stories like this one are illustrated. To make my cover stand out, I chose to use photography to highlight the atmosphere.
A digital mockup of the final book cover
The Digital layout of the final design
A physical mock up of the final design with the skill used in the final artwork showing the front cover
A physical mock up of the final design with the skill used in the final artwork showing the spine
A physical mock up of the final design with the skill used in the final artwork showing the back cover
Chained - A concept depicting Christine dancing her ballet with the chain of the Phantom holding her down.
Mirror Door - A concept Depicting the mirror in Christine's dressing room that the Phantom uses to lure her away into his lair
Curtain - A concept depicting a classic red stage curtain billowing by the title
The engagement -A concept depicting Christine and Raoul's engagement rings one is bleeding due to the Phantoms trying to kill Raoul after leaning about his secret engagement to Christine.
Grand Staircase - A concept depicting the grand staircase in the main foyer of the opera house welcoming the audience in
Masquerade - A concept depicting the Phantoms iconic white mask alongside Christines masquerade mask.
Mirror Room - A concept depicting a room of mirror that the Phantom has under the opera house he traps Raoul inside.
Music Monkey - A concept depicting a monkey music box that is used in the opening auction in the musical .
Sheet Music - A concept depicting piles of opera sheet music as the story takes place in a Paris opera house
Red Death - A concept depicting the Phantoms Red Death costume tha he wears to the Masquerade ball.
Trap Door - A concept depicting the title falling into a trapdoor, the Phantom uses magic and illusions throughout the story and uses trapdoors multiple times
Violin - A concept depicting the violin of Christine's dead father, he was a famous violinist. The Phantom pretends to be the ghost of her dead father