🐍 Redesigning NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo | Book Cover Redesign

[@nukhbahsany9712]

why there are a lot of books with snake on the cover this year I'm tired being represented

[@yeehaw69]

lmao.

[@withcindy]

because REPRESENTATION is IMPORTANT, embrace ur snake selfie

[@nukhbahsany9712]

@@withcindy * hiss *

[@sweetpeabee4983]

Is it species-ist to ask if u like apples?

[@allisonfleur3604]

@@yeehaw69 not where I expected this comment to go😂😂😂👏👏👏 ded.😂

[@mikerz__]

“i added a... i dunno; period stain or whatever...” and this is why cindy is literally the most relatable person on the planet

[@withcindy]

in retrospect i should've scripted this video so i could use actual design terminology

[@mikerz__]

readwithcindy period stain is still the best way to describe it ngl

[@ZivaIsNotATraitor]

Oh my GOD. I thought she meant period as in time period and guessed that maybe red stains like that used to be a thing way back in the day or something and I'm just the only dumbass who doesn't know about art history!! Can't believe she was literally just referring to The Monthly Leak! 😂😂

[@theoctoberraven]

I feel like the white one should be on the dust jacket and the black should be what’s printed on the actual hardcover, because both are too perfect not to use.

[@withcindy]

that's a great idea! why not BOTH

[@kittymachine3798]

Yes, THIS. When it happens, I want this edition!!

[@Faith-Trust-Pixie-Dust]

Omg yes

[@cjsextras]

EXACTLY!!!!!

[@rosadiaz6770]

Omg yesss I don't have money to buy this book but I'll save up so when this edition comes out I have enough money to buy not just the paperback but the exclusive hardback edition with two covers and designed by Cindy lol.

[@nityanambiar4367]

When Cindy's designs are much better than the actual book cover

[@withcindy]

🤭🤭🤭🤭

[@happyasxavier6942]

the second design (kisses fingers like a chef)

[@withcindy]

you can never go wrong with skulls 😘

[@kousetsuhana]

I agree, it's my fave by far! Mwah!

[@zamishhh846]

Agreeee

[@emilysreading]

Have you thought about making this into a series? Your design videos are so wonderful to watch uwu

[@withcindy]

not sure if i have enough talent to pull more book covers outta my ass

[@MusiCrazyEsperanza]

@@withcindy Even if it was once a month it'd be fun to watch. It feels like I'm learning instead of slowly suffocating my brain cells with cat videos.

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Could be a loose series about design. Like, combination of concept art of web design, book design, poster, social media layout, etc.

[@petrajoncic6365]

"for number five i used a hand bc there are 5 fingers in a hand" that's deadass the level of creativity i operate on. The first cover is so aesthetic i need it now!

[@withcindy]

it's genius luv

[@sunamiranda]

I'll never be able to look at the Japan's flag the same way again...

[@withcindy]

japan sweetie i;m so sorry

[@sweetpeabee4983]

...noOOOOooo why?! I can't unsee it now. 😫

[@isabellap9093]

The second cover looks like a book any YA main character would find in a dark library full of dust and creepy sounds with secrets and possibly dangerous creatures Also looks like the book I would buy just cus it’s pretty

[@withcindy]

haha thank you

[@Aileenie]

This should be a series. It’s oddly calming watching you design the covers. Not being weird!

[@withcindy]

thank you! i get what you mean! i watched other design videos as inspo too :)

[@hanamaruposa1044]

id love this as a series

[@SecretConceit]

Agreed. Cindy’s design-related videos are my favorite.

[@khadijahamza2419]

1: To me this is basically an essay in video form explaining and solidifying why Cindy should be hired to design dook cover. (Leigh Bardugo hit her up) 2: The white cover was beautiful *chef's kiss*

[@withcindy]

haha i dont think i have enough range to be a book cover designer but i'd love to be in charge of campaigns for books cuz they need help!

[@asmijain4919]

Ah yes cindy designs lovely dook covers.

[@andyyyk]

"i added a period stain on it" feminism 101 with cindy

[@withcindy]

what can i say? im a true Feminist Icon

[@andyyyk]

@@withcindy i agree. we stan a woke queen

[@ellias]

ID BUY IT. Also I LOVE CHIP’S WORK. New profession: book designer

[@withcindy]

i'd buy you

[@TheLPSWarriors]

'if I were a secret society, what kind of bouquet would I pick out?' ones with SYMBOLISM, duh

[@withcindy]

rearrange the bouquet to look like an eyeball... ILLUMINATI BOUQUET

[@Sophiek2221]

I need the link to these as art prints like, YESTERDAY.

[@withcindy]

thank you sophie!!

[@naomimarin1211]

This was so good 😭😭 I was at an author's signing a while ago and one of the authors was like, "Yeah, my UK cover got hit with the YA snake." 😂

[@withcindy]

HAHA i can feel the author giving up

[@nicole38568]

12 minutes of Cindy flexing her artistic skills for all of us to see. I'm all for it

[@withcindy]

11 minutes of flex, 1 minute of skillshare sugar daddy

[@tapiocababy1701]

You should do redesigns the Defy the Stars and Defy the Worlds cover

[@withcindy]

ur right, theyre so fucking ugly LMAO

[@nox_reads]

I second this!

[@themelissamazza]

Yes pls!

[@99Psyc]

@@withcindy reminding u to make this happen 😍

[@WhereintheworldisLeahJane]

tell me Cindy, what's it like to have skills? (These are great. The second one especially)

[@withcindy]

idk leah YOU tell ME

[@Jestercorp]

Hey Cindy! I just wanted to let you know: I've been a professional artist for years, I have a degree in the shit, and all the little layout drawings you did are exactly how every design starts even if you're a skilled artist. It's thumbnailing and you did a great job. That's all. Have fun. Or don't. Up to you.

[@withcindy]

haha thats awesome to know! because all my sketches are basically thumbnails

[@farheenw848]

Cindy: this is basically chicken scratch Also Cindy: here I'm using a picture of a concrete wall for texture Love the contrast lol, I'm in love with the first design 😍 please make this a series!

[@withcindy]

i cant draw to save my life but i can certainly.... grab images and put them together in an aesthetically pleasing way

[@farheenw848]

@@withcindy and that is how you hack your way through life 🤙

[@notquitechaos6705]

"i'm not capable of thinking and speaking at the same time" listen. same

[@withcindy]

that requires too many brain cells

[@carahamelie]

LOVED this video... you should do more like this!

[@withcindy]

thanks carah!!

[@izstrella]

These are both freaking awesome, but the simple-but-stark design of the black one is endlessly-eye catching. I would love to see this as a series, your design skills are wonderful!

[@TheBeeesKnees]

everytime i think cindy is giving me everything i could want in a youtube channel then i got hit with a graphic design video??? im slayed. im a graphic design major atm and actually working towards becoming a book cover designer and you're already doing 10/10 more than me. i STANNNNNN. Also that last cover, so satisfying !

[@withcindy]

thats awesome! good luck with your design endeavors. lately i have been thinking about what kind of design i'd rather be doing too and while i dont think i could do book cover designs, i'd love to do PR for books and be in charge of marketing & campaigns to make them the same quality as other innovative film campaigns. i wish there was more of a budget for that!

[@TheBeeesKnees]

@@withcindy i completely agree with you! i think it would be really awesome to see more of that in the future and honestly when people like you (who are very creative and have awesome ideas) set their sights on things like that it makes me very happy and hopeful to see it go in that direction of PR! i also wish you the best of luck in your design endeavors and dreams ♥♥

[@FeyzaOnay]

I really really REALLY love watching you design something book-related, it’s so interesting to see your thought process behind it and how you do it!! You’re so creative and talented I’m shook and also big fan of your current editing style because I always find voice overs to be Kinda boring so I really appreciate it that you filmed yourself while talking and I could see your expression while you talked over what you did 10/10

[@withcindy]

thank you!! im glad you enjoyed this video feyza ♥

[@light_reading]

omggggg i want that collector's edition 😭😭

[@withcindy]

glad u love it!! ❤️

[@teatimewitht6937]

You’re proper talented! The second design highkey bangs more than the actual cover design for ninth house loooool. Leigh should deffo hit you up tbh- it can be the cover for a special edition or something.

[@withcindy]

that would be amazing!

[@kathleenk2263]

I LOVE the black cover it fits Leigh's aesthetic so well

[@withcindy]

thank you! i think it suits her as well!

[@palofruitbat]

"i'm not capable of thinking and speaking at the same time" yeah, same but honestly!! your videos are the best mix of funny + interesting so uh. thank you lol

[@withcindy]

thinking and speaking at the same time?? that requires too many brain cells

[@majabooks845]

Can someone hire Cindy to do a book cover for real??? I mean I would buy the book for the aesthetics alone

[@withcindy]

thank you!!

[@Thepurpleful]

This is a great way to incorporate ART and reading! Two of my favorite things! I might stael your idea and do something like this on my channel. Love your work, thumbs up.

[@withcindy]

you totally should! thanks nina!

[@emmyrose77]

life goal: to have my book be redesigned by cindy.

[@withcindy]

life goal: to design emmy's book

[@jegaevi7371]

Wow, honestly, your designs are so much better than the original. If possible, please do more of this.

[@moonfestal]

PLEASE make more videos like this because I live for your redesigns omg

[@withcindy]

maybe ill do more redesigns for new releases!

[@francescakyanda9182]

When I publish my first book, I'm coming straight to you for cover design

[@clickers8049]

Why are your covers so much better than the original???????!!!!! I’m in love

[@withcindy]

haha thank you!! glad u like them

[@justwannafreefx9419]

"It looks like I gave up" is really just a summary of me doing anything

[@azaria1593]

We stan sacrifices and darkness 🙂 *when cindy creates the better book cover in a day

[@withcindy]

that's what i'm here for

the talent, the skill, the flavour. I really love that second one and that first one lowkey looks like a V.E. Schwab cover with that colour scheme

[@withcindy]

ur right, that one can be the love child between leigh bardugo and VE schwab

[@bokkiyah]

I would want to watch a whole series of cindy doing this. Her talent in creativity is really showing

[@renee.c2732]

I prefer the second black cover. It immediately brings out a mysterious dark vibe to me. This cover will draw my attention right away when I walk into a bookstore.

[@beautifulday1996]

Knowing absolutely nothing about the book, your versions are literally chefs kiss. I can’t even chose a favourite but I’d be happy to swap any of yours with the original cover. You’re so talented!

[@withcindy]

thank you so much!

[@misslethality]

that second design is......unbelievably good cindy. you really didn't need to go THAT hard but thank you for doing so.

[@withcindy]

glad u think so

[@sarabelitz5746]

I would buy both, but the white one is my favorite and I hope that in the future the cover is updated to it.

[@tia3509]

If my lazy ass ever actually finishes my book, imma hit Cindy up, cause these covers are 🔥

[@withcindy]

thank you 🔥🔥

[@Brighid2]

"so it looks less like a period blot" No, embrace period aesthetic.

[@withcindy]

ur right 🔥

[@hanalua5018]

like... these covers are just too good, i love them?? i saw some ppl say the first one should be on the jacket and the second printed on the "cardboard" of the book and i fully agree, i shouldnt have to choose bc they're both gorgeous and represent what i assume the theme of this book is so well!!! you did amazing!

[@withcindy]

thank you so much hana!

[@yogiwithabook]

these are beautiful! i like both of these better than the original, but the "collector's edition" vibe you've got going on is beyond gorgeous.

[@withcindy]

thanks so much jocelyn!!

[@kawalkarda32]

that second one was so damn good?!?! Fam they need to hire you to do some of these covers, because you KNOW what we all want!!!

[@withcindy]

i would totally be down for that ♥

[@jessicarainsford7609]

I was way more into your reviews but just started watching some of your design videos. Wow!! I can see why you’re so successful in your designing and why you read those types of books too. You’re so talented!! Xx

[@withcindy]

Thank you so much!

[@jessicarainsford7609]

readwithcindy OHHHHHH MA GOSH YO REPLIED!😭😌😱🥰 love yo girrrrrrl!! Xoxo

[@salamalmahi541]

I love theseee! I can't choose the first is so elegant and obviously beautiful, the second is more true to the feel and feels intriguing in an ominous way. You're amazing!

[@withcindy]

maybe the first can be a japan or UK edition hehe

[@ocinidolegna]

My GOODNEES these covers are BANGING. UGH your MIND!! Im in love with both of them, honestly. I really want to implement these techniques in my own covers. Ive been holding back from my true potential.

[@katekursive1370]

Everyone thinks design is easy until they try to make something :D The third cover was a really solid effort because it has an actual visual idea and a theme behind it. Congrats, you did a design!

[@Artraive]

I'd love more videos like this. It was very calming to watch and interesting too. I like how you designed these and to hear your thought process behind the designs 🤗 Good job! They turned out great.

[@withcindy]

thank you! im glad you enjoyed 🐍

[@jiminlovebot]

I’m in LOVE with your designs!!! I think I prefer the first one because of all the floral details, but the second one is rlly good too! It definitely gives me “collector’s edition” vibes ✨

[@readknight]

we stan a creative queen (both turned out great but i LOVE the black one!!!)

[@withcindy]

once u go black u can never go back

[@februaryfriday1352]

you should make more of these videos! i would buy both of your designs they are SO pretty

[@iridescentdemon]

one of my favorite things is imagining the book cover I would have for my own book so I would LOOOVE more vids like this if you're ever up for it. The ones you did here are like two of my favorite styles of covers. I think I would be more attracted by the first cover just because I love plants and the style of them reminds me of woodblock prints, and I love that aesthetic

[@withcindy]

thank you! how do u imagine ur book cover would look like?

[@iridescentdemon]

@@withcindy it's about like witches and demons and magic, and I have a lot of plant symbolism so probably something illustrated with important plants from the story in the foreground (mulberries, pine, etc.) and something magical/spooky in the middle (maybe main character's demon hand or eye)! Like dark forest fantasy vibes~ I could talk about it forever lol so thanks for asking!

[@iridescentdemon]

more notes lmao the closeup on a part of the MC would be relevant bc the focus of the story is meant to be on his internal journey to find security and a place of belonging; related to that, the font would be something simple and perhaps a tad ambiguous, not a statement font (is that a thing) both to balance the complexity of the illustration as well as to mirror in a way the unsureness and relative blankness of his concept of identity. Also he's basically nonbinary so it fits for that too. Also areas of darkness in the background to signify both the literal spooky forest he travels to as well as the uknown parts of his self he must discover...god I love my boi

[@jyu6977]

GOD!! I fall in love with ur redesigns, especially the white with snake one. I wish it's the real cover, I would buy it🤣

[@4lienat]

Those are very cool and different designs! It would be interesting to see how you would redesign the cover now that you have already read the book 👀 or even trying to redesign covers of your favorite books!

[@ApitaToor]

It was fun watching you do books covers! You should try on books covers you don’t like and redesign them. Really enjoyed it.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Your chicken scratch looks AMAZING compared to my stick-looking mistakes!! Also, I'm starting a petition for you to start designing covers for YA BOOKS!!! Favourite I think is definitely the first one! What can I say? The YA snake deserves ALL THE LOVE!! LET HER ENJOY HER DAY IN THE MANY SUNS!!!

[@nursemain3174]

That first rendition is amazing, I love it

[@rouxsbookishpassport439]

This is really awesome! I love the white cover so much! Its got me thinking if I ever write a book I would want to hire you. I love all your videos so much!

[@okalanibergschneider1201]

I love the black cover. It’s so simple and pretty and I would buy that cover.

[@withcindy]

thank you okalani!

[@allisonfleur3604]

"You can't have a secret meeting with your cult without candles" Can someone make this into a t-shirt??

[@LizzyyyL0ve]

I’d LOVE to see another video of you redesigning book covers

[@shutupnread]

I love both of these but the black cover is gorgeous!

[@aditi7692]

The black one should totally be the collector's edition cover it's BEAUTIFUL

[@withcindy]

thank you!! 💀💀💀

[@jaqswang]

the black cover is gorgeous omg leigh bardugo could never

[@withcindy]

thank you!

[@PuprleFox]

I liked the second design best! Also yeah I agree there’s something rlly nice about the collectors editions u mentioned that are simple but still elegant

[@withcindy]

yes definitely!!

[@itmesneha]

more design videos _PLEASE_ also picking between two things gives me literal anxiety so im just gonna say i LOVE BOTH.

[@withcindy]

thank you

[@mediocrechel]

I’m obsessed with your redesigns!! 😍

[@withcindy]

thank you chelsey!!

[@dandelionroots]

watching this late in the game but your designs are so wonderful!!! i hope you eventually do another one of these (or the websites one!) because they're super fun and entertaining :D

[@dearartms]

I love that idea for black back cover ... Your mind ... I HAVE TO STAN EVEN HARDER

[@withcindy]

thank you emma!!

[@madmicss]

imagine being this talented! i like the black cover better tho but the white and red one is dope too

[@norak9917]

Yass it looks soooo cool omg I'd buy it if I could 😍

[@withcindy]

thanks nora

[@danielacosta4722]

I need the first cover to be a thing. Honestly better than the actual book cover... I find your videos so entertaining. Thank you

[@withcindy]

thank you so much daniela! ♥

[@SaraLubratt]

The black one is stunning

[@eli18639]

The second rendition its my favourite, I like it more that the original 💙

[@withcindy]

thank you eliana! ♡

[@nivrrtakr2891]

the words that come out from your mouth are art

[@roridreads5544]

This is such a good concept! I think you should do this again in the future cause it was really fun listening to you talk about the design aspect.

[@withcindy]

glad u enjoyed! i def would be open to doing another redesign

[@dearartms]

wow I love this idea, can this be ongoing series please ma'am

[@withcindy]

maybe ill do this with more popular books coming out!

[@charlizelavastida8315]

honestly speaking, this was very interesting! i am an aspiring graphic designer but lately i havent been feeling artsy lately. this really gives me a little push to do something other than sitting on my ass the entire day

[@khalifaal-rowaiei4656]

I liked the black one 😍 You should really think of working as a book cover designer as a side job!!! Think about it.

[@kiracornforth1094]

Your version of Ninth House looks so much cooler than the actual. My fav is the white one.

[@armymoura7778]

I loved both covers, both have their beauty, but the second cover just won me over.

[@anielson6152]

I really like both covers, but the second one/black one just speaks to me more lol. I also have been loving the collector's editions where the covers have that sort of thing on them. Girl of fire and thorns, hazelwood, dance of theives, etc. To me it's really pretty!

[@withcindy]

i love collectors edition of books because the design is always A+

[@anielson6152]

@@withcindy yes!! always

[@ikudyazurde6604]

I can not choose which one I like the most! They are both beautiful and I would buy the book with both covers haha! Well done 💕

[@catarinathebookworm]

They are both so gorgeous but the white one is awesome!!!

[@withcindy]

thank you catarina!

[@alexandraroselyn]

omg I love the first one so much I would pay so much for that cover

[@withcindy]

aw thank you alexandra!

[@shxwnhx]

The black and white cover gives off a kind of "Death Note" vibe with the colours and imagery so that's cool

[@aidacelicaguilar7927]

Man I would get both of these. They were beautiful. Partial to second one slightly cause I LOVED the back but both were amazing

[@withcindy]

thank you! im partial to the 2nd one as well

[@inubaka13]

I am ALL about this!! I was actually feeling those those blobs; made me think those flowers from the cover were wilted and fallen by onto the back. Your covers are my exact, depressed aesthetic when I'm in those Edgar Allen Poe/Twilight (yes, they converge) moods.

[@SleepyWiredStudios]

I love both covers, but the black one just speaks to me. I NEED THIS AS AN ART PRINT.

[@withcindy]

thank you!

[@LovelessDegrees]

I like both of the covers you made! I agree that the black one looks more like a collector's edition though.

[@yeehaw69]

"Like your local secret society would want" LMAO. P.s. I like the black one better.

[@withcindy]

secret societies never use electricity. theyre like the amish 🕯️

[@yeehaw69]

@@withcindy They wouldn't be a secret if they did.

[@StarlightReader]

I wish I were artistic like u lol. I may have to use skillshare again to teach my dumbass some things...

[@withcindy]

skillshare is here to teach all our dumbasses

[@2smoulder]

I know I’m late to this, but I’m loving the creative juices that flow from Cindy’s monthly katchup (see what I did there?). It’s structured yet random...how is that even possible? 🐬