madhouseMEDIA is publishing a new book and needs some exceptional cover and layout design!

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Graphic Design Brief
We are publishing a narrow niche PDF eBook and need both a great cover AND great magazine style layout.
The eBook is a compilation of interviews with 12 financial experts on a particular topic. So the format is is the same for each interview 'chapter'
We are looking for a good front cover/document design that will make what is a pretty dry topic, exciting, interesting and easy to read. Basically - magazine style layout.
The specs for the front cover are:
Title:
The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Accountants and Advisors In Growing Their SMSF Business In 2014 -2015
by Sal Carrero
published by madhouseMEDIA
The client would like a similar cover to the one I have attached for your reference. (book front cover example). By no means be limited by this design suggestion. The only caveat is that shots of all interview subjects are included (except the author). These have been included in the zip file.
The design for the text should be elegant and consistent with the design of the front cover. Please format the text in pages 1 to 15 to demonstrate you've understood the brief.
Attached files.
1) MS word version of draft book pages 1 to 15
2) copy of the cover my client would like to emulate.
reminder - this is destined to be a PDF eBook - so looking for some nice eye catching magazine style layout in the design. Columns would be fine.
Good luck!
Geoff Hughes
madhouseMEDIA
Updates
Hi everybody,
We need to see layout samples as well as cover design. For the layout sample can you choose the first page of any interview. Please include the subjects photograph in the design. Thanks
Geoff Hughes
madhouseMEDIA
Added Thursday, July 31, 2014
Project Deadline Extended
Added Friday, August 01, 2014
Hi everybody,
we've decided to extend the deadline 7 days to 11/8/2014. That should give everyone ample time. Happy to answer any questions.
Regards
Geoff Hughes
madhouseMEDIA
Added Friday, August 01, 2014
The design project is now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated. It's always very difficult to select a winner. All the work was outstanding. Thank you again for taking the time to participate.
Geoff Hughes
madhouseMEDIA
Added Thursday, August 14, 2014
Target Market(s)
Professional Accountants who are running there own businesses
Industry/Entity Type
Financial
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Requirements
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- The cover must feature headshots of all the interview subjects. The PDF layout must be optimised for viewing on an iPad