The Cover for Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse

April 18th, 2009 at 2:19 am by --KALEB NATION--

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I am very pleased to present to you the cover for my debut novel BRAN HAMBRIC: THE FARFIELD CURSE, due in stores on 9-9-09.

What can I say? I got my dream illustrator, my dream color design and my dream layout. Everything in this cover is exactly as I hoped it would be, straight from the imagination of our glorious artist Brandon Dorman, with a whole lot of hard work from my publishers and agent to get it perfect.

Check out the entirely new website at BranHambric.com! Giving away of secrets: if you click on the tiny moon next to the links on the front page, there is a special section for Branfans :D . Here is a book trailer I worked on for while, which you might enjoy too:

It is quite hard to see the tiniest details of this cover when it is a small image on a website, so today (Saturday, April 18) I will be doing a LIVE BlogTV show on my channel. I don’t exactly know what time (I’ll post it on my Twitter when I do) but it is advisable to get there early. As my shows go, there can be anywhere from 300+ people crammed in, and while everyone can watch, only the first 150 can actually talk to me and ask questions. Hope to see you there!

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  • Haley
    Rar. Come to Nashville for book signings.
    :3
  • Congrats, Kaleb! I just preordered.
  • That's phenomenal... I love it. Can't wait to read the book.
  • That looks AWESOME!! Congratulations.

    Full kudos to Brandon Dorman. The man is pretty legendary.
  • Kaleb, your book looks amazing! I have already read the preview chapters and they are really excellent. I'm scrounging some money together so I can preorder it on Amazon. The cover looks absolutely stunning and is exactly how I pictured Bran! I can't wait to get my hands on the full copy! Good luck in all the things you do! We'll all always support you!

    - Erica
  • Rachel
    Congratulations! The cover art is awesome and, if I didn't already know anything about the book, the Harry Potter-ish font would at least get me to pick up the book and read the back cover (which I'm sure was all in the plan). And congrats on being on Amazon.com. In case you didn't believe it already, I hope you know you've made it. :)

    Unrelated - is there a way to make your featured video NOT play when I open this site? I don't believe it plays on the Twilight Guy site. It's not that I don't want to see the video, it's just that maybe I only want to listen to it once. Or I already have music playing on my computer. Or I'm trying to be quiet and forget that my speakers are on.
  • Kaleb! It looks AMAZING!!! Congratulations on a such a great cover! :)
  • Tia
    Congrats my dear!!!!!!!!!!

    Let us know when and where we can pre-order.

    :)
  • Savannah
    Oh My GOD! this is so wicked AWESOME! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE BOOK TO COME OUT!!! The cover is great!

    but there is one thing about the book. it kinda reminds me of another famous magical being. Harry Potter? just saying there are a lot of similarities.
    magic
    no parents
    Doesn't know they're powerful
    doesn't know they are part of an important proffecy
    raised by ppl who dont want him
    SAME BIRTHDAY FOR PETE'S SAKE!
  • Megan
    The same birthday? Bran Hambric doesn't have the same birthday as Harry Potter. Where did you read that

    besides anything the same in this book to Harry Potter is stuff that wasn't invented for Harry Potter, like that stuff has been in books for long before HP. like i read HP and now the beginning of BH, and they're nothing the same
  • Katie
    You're right. It does look really similar in the font and the art. Most likely to draw the eye more because of the familiarity with it. It would bring in more readers if someone was familiar with the design. The cover just seems like I can slap "Harry Potter Book 8" on it and it would be perfectly fine....oh well O_O

    I still want to read it...
  • Rachel
    The cover is amazing!!!
    I am so glad to have an actual date to look forward to, though it's a long time haha
    I can't wait to read it!!!
  • Mia C.
    I love it! It's very Eoin Colfer.
  • YOYO:)
    IT IS SO FLIPPIN AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):) Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhH
  • Sallie
    Wow,
    so cool.
    I'm definitely going to be buying in Sept. : )
  • twilightluv210
    ok i commented on ur twilight website, but....

    i have goosebumps Kaleb!!!! immm sooo excited to read this book!!!! congratulations, i will be standing in line on september 9th.... :)!!!!!
  • patti
    this is a really stupid question, but is your name really kaleb nation or is it just a nickname?
  • Catherine
    His *real name* is Kaleb Nation.
  • theRealRachel
    OH! You must be sooooooo excited! I can't wait to be at the step you are! :D:D:D Congrats on getting it done!!
  • I am gonna say that I love the book cover. It is very appealing.
    But as it is said "don't judge a book by it's cover", and I am clearly not going to do so until I read it. ;)
    Good luck!
    I hope to see you at the book signings (if you will have any).
  • almamater
    Looks really great, Kaleb! Congrats.
  • mmm122
    The cover reminds me of the Leven Thumps covers, except more awesome. I like it. :)
  • YEAH!!! Wow! That is AMAZING!!!!! :D
  • Heather
    This looks great! Very excited for the book.
  • Awesomeness. I shall pre-order when I get the chance :)
  • Mia
    Awesome! :D
  • Mels/MelonCulley
    Freakin Amazing the anticipation is killing me this is just like when i was waiting for each Lemony Snicket book to come out


    post script: i really like the cover it has the same vibe as the preview chapters and your music
  • Kate
    WOW! It looks amazing! That Brandom Dorman never fails to be beyond amazing, he is also my dream illustrator for my book ( well if it ever gets published) ;) Anyhoo, I love the colors!
    Oh and I'm sooooo happy for you that you got your release date! yay! I wish you great success Kaleb:D See you on BlogTv tonight !
  • Kate
    Sorry to post again, but I think you should make a Gnome wallpaper for us fans over at BranHambric.com. I really want it on my computer :D And, I can't wait to see your book on myself. It will be a lovely addition! :D
  • Hera
    Can't wait XD
  • Katie
    This is all so exciting. I can't wait for 9/9/09. Personally I think there should be a MIDNIGHT RELEASE party.

    Who's with me on this?
  • Wow, Kaleb, all that waiting paid off. That cover's amazing! And the trailer's pretty awesome, too. I can't wait to see the book on shelves! :)

    Just so you know, you're kind of like my idol. I know it sounds cheesy, but you were the same age when you started writing your novel that I was when I started writing mine. I'm working on finding representation now, and I just love reading your site and knowing that, hey, it can be done. :)
  • I THINK ITS AWESOME YOU & YOUR TEAM ARE DOING A GREAT JOB

    CANT WAIT
  • Becky
    this is totally unrelated but: black belt in taekwondo? niiice. haha, sorry that was random. i was reading the bio on branhambric.com.

    CONGRATS! i sure it'll be epic. you should have a blogtv midnight release party for it, lol
  • Shyan
    OMG congratulations! I looks so good and I'm so excited!
  • goloptious
    That looks fantastic!
  • Dye793
    Wow! That cover is amazing! I can't wait to pre-order it (and hopefully a soundtrack?)!!

    CONGRATS!!!
  • sveta aka twilighter23
    the cover looks so awesome!!! i cant wait till the book comes out! it looks like all the pieces are coming together for you kaleb. :)
  • Emily
    OMG!!!!
    this is soooooo exciting!!!!!!!! im soooo happy for you, kaleb!!!!!!
    this is so awesome!!
    im gonna buy like 3 copies!!!!!
    you should totally make the soundtrack. i would so buy it!
    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!
  • Christina
    Wow....is about all I can say right now! The trailer blew me away. You have done a fantastic job! I love the illustrator work as well. I cannot wait until it comes out.
    Congratulations!!!
  • Zack
    WOW!! CONGRATS, KALEB!!
    Can you put on your blog if your having any signings? I would love a copy of Bran Hambric signed by the author!
    And, I love the cover. Look at all that detail of the car headlights and moon and the stars...You can even see Bran's shoe!
    Again, congrats!!
    ~~Zack~~
  • Marie
    AMAZING KALEB!!!
    i LOVE the cover!! it makes the book look 50 times more amazing then it already is!
    i cant wait to buy it!!!
  • Mich(elle) C.
    I'm extremely proud of you, Mr. Nation! The cover wasn't what I pictured, but, it's amazing. I'm deffinetly buying this book. Sorry. My internet was busted & my laptop is stupid..so, I read your Twitter message a little later. I look forward to meeting your book! Hopefully, my anxiety will hold. I want to be surprised by your terrific story. I've never been on the ride with someone publishing a book, before. It's a great feeling. I'm honored to be part of this journey. Cheesy, but, true. That's all I have. - Mich.Shelli
  • MartaC
    the cover is AWESOME! i am already planning to ask my aunt to buy the book and send it to me from oklahoma - i have no itention to wait for the Italian translation / UK edition. ... did i just say GREAT COVER? well, it is absolutely fantastic.
  • I totally twitter you and told you that the date was 9/9/09! Haha. But it looks amazing Kaleb!!! Congrats!
  • Whoa, that is like SO PERFECT!!! I'm SO EXCITED! :D :D :D :D
  • Kpucine
    I absolutely love the cover!! This is awesome and I can't wait to read it ^^ As Kitty already asked, any released date for international people?? At least for the UK?? I hope it'll be translated :D
  • Anna
    The cover is SO awesome! Brandon Dorman did a great job!
  • Rachel
    Yayyyyyyy!
    I'm really excited to read, but not sure if it's coming out all the way down under.. Australia? Please?
    You're amazing!!!!
  • Johanna
    Wow, I love the cover. I really hope you're going to put the book up on amazon, so we international readers can get it.
  • Johanna - the book is up for pre-order on Amazon.com. Don't know yet about international Amazon sites.
  • Samie
    omg thats is so kick ass im so excited!!!! love the cover i got the wallpaper as my background!!!
  • Jamie
    Love the cover! Just wondering, will the book be sold in other countries? :D
  • Ricky
    Make the trailer for mobile and iPod touch because I can't see it :( The cover is EPIC though :)
  • MsKittyCullen
    You could cheat, and be really bad, and use a youtube converter. LOL

    I didnt say anything
    *Shifty eyes*

    Kitty
    xzx
  • Carmen
    This looks amazing, the trailer looks amazing!! I'm so glad you were able to get it released on the date you wanted!!
  • OK NOW I'M EVEN MORE LATE TO COMMENT..........*SIGH*
  • okkkkkkkkk..........so my browser did not upload the other ones....AT FIRST.............*sigh* ok. no problem. But i cannot wait!!! I am so psyched!! And I want to ask the same question as kitty.
    Man! I cannot wait for the book!!!!! *SQUEAL* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!
    the cover looks awesome. One thing I found very frustrating is that I kept refreshing your twitter page every 2minutes (I'm not lying I kept count) And then I got bugged and went straight to branhambric.com and guess what??? You had already uploaded it!!. aaaaaargh!!!! and then I come here and guess what???? When I didn't refresh your twitter page you already uploaded......2 minutes ago!!!.....................but it's fine..........I got to see THE COVER atleast...and have the fourth comment....or the third........*SQUEAL* CANT WAIT!!!!
  • Katilyn
    SQUEEE! I CAN't WAIT!!!!!! btw, cover looks totally AWESOME!!!!
  • YetAnotherTwilightFan
    I absolutely love the cover I think it is awesome! 2 thumbs up for you and all the people that helped with the book!
  • 09/09/09!!! Cool!!! does that apply to UK and Ireland as well??? I hope so.... I can't wait to read the whole book!!! ^^
  • Miss BellaBoo
    Oh man! I can't wait for later! Will try to get there nice n early!
  • Omg!!!! Im first!!!!!!! wooohooooo!!!!!
  • Athena of Forks
    SO EXCITED!!!!!!
  • MsKittyCullen
    PSYCHED. PSYCHED.
    SQUEL. SQUEAL
    EEP. EEP.


    AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

    OMFG, DOODE
    AWESOME!

    I cant wait!
    Any known date for people international?

    Kitty
    xzx
  • MsKittyCullen
    Woah...First post. YAY!
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