If you follow design blogs at all, then you know the name Ian Shimkoviak. The guy is a whirlwind of opinions and comments. Henry Sene Yee posts a new cover? He’s got something to say about that. The Book Design Review has a question? Ian’s got an answer or five. While the incessant participation can wear thin on occasion, I can say with all honesty that I appreciate his enthusiasm and general attitude of respectful critique.
So let this be a public high-five to Ian, all you regulars out there should feel free to do the same (or not).
Also note that Shimkoviak is no slouch of a designer. You can check out his work at his personal site, or BookDesigners.com
OK, I’ll bite. Ian’s cool. And a very good designer. Just a tad of a stalker though.
That is some really beautiful work. What I love about Ian: if me and some book cover designers were in a back alley fight with a rabid tattooed marketing team, he’d have our back. Every time.
Here here. Cheers to Ian. He is a very good designer. The guy lives and breaths books.
They guy’s got skillz… plus, when it comes to book covers… he’s the most loyal guy I know. Like Nate said, he’d have my back.
He’s also a champion cup stacker and a tomcat in the sack (or so the ladies say).
For someone who has worked with Ian for many years I must say that I have never seen anyone as dedicated to their craft as he.
I love all kinds of tattoos! These are some of my favorites. Thanx