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public:nnels:etext:images:covers [2022/05/03 09:22]
rachel.osolen [Getting Started] |
public:nnels:etext:images:covers [2024/02/20 12:22] (current)
rachel.osolen [Writing Cover Alt-text] |
| They vary from simple images, to more complex, but you should aim to keep the description as clear and concise as possible to help build excitement for the content to come! | They vary from simple images, to more complex, but you should aim to keep the description as clear and concise as possible to help build excitement for the content to come! |
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| Transcribing the title is optional, as it is in the metadata. Transcribe any quotes on the cover. | <note>If a book section includes images of covers, simply remove the image and replace it with the title of the book. If it is only one title, there is no need to apply a list format to it. Please see [[public:nnels:etext:also-by-the-author|Also by the Author]] and this [[https://somup.com/c31iDhtwC0|video tutorial for more on cover images in book sections]] for more info.</note> |
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| Keep it short (2 to 4 sentences is ideal). A clear, concise description here will do much to build excitement for the content to come. | =====Getting Started===== |
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| Some covers will require more description than other covers. Remember to stay as concise as possible. Generally, children’s books require more description as they are image-led stories. Go to [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_cover_image|Cover Images for Children's Books]] for more information. | |
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| <note>You don’t have to go into detail about the font unless it is important to the cover art. We also never describe the font style (i.e. serf, non serif, etc..) If the font is part of the impact of the book we can use descriptors such as: cursive, all capitals, bold, small, etc.. This language makes it more accessible to all readers. See below for examples of when and how to describe font. When in doubt ask on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-text Q&A]]</note> | |
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| ======Getting Started====== | |
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| Before you write your Alt-text you need to do the following: | Before you write your Alt-text you need to do the following: |
| [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crQe0ZVQwHU|Here is a demo to show you how to set up the Cover page]]. | [[https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crQe0ZVQwHU|Here is a demo to show you how to set up the Cover page]]. |
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| <note important>Do **not** use double quotation marks within Alt-text. Use only single quotation marks.</note> | =====Writing Cover Alt-text===== |
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| ======Examples====== | |
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| Below you will find a series of examples of various covers. You can find more on the [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_cover_image|Cover Images for Children's Books]] page. All cover image descriptions begin with: ''Title: 'Title of Book', by Author(s)'' | <note tip>Go to [[public:nnels:etext:images:writing_tip_point_form|Writing Tip: Using Point Form Technique]] for a breakdown on how you can start the writing process</note> |
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| =====Simple===== | All Alt-text for Covers must begin with the following: ''cover: [Title][: Subtitle]. [AuthorName AuthorSuname]. [Image Description]. [Praise quotation by Attribution text].'' |
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| These covers are simple. The font is not important to the meaning of the cover, so we do not describe it. | For example: ''cover: Awesome Title: Of a Really Cool Book. Sarah Smith. A colour photograph of a single red rose laying in the pale white snow. "You do not want to miss this book that is about cool things!" by Mr. Critic Person.'' |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:ophthalmologycover.png?200 |}} | The context of a cover is to sell the book! Book covers are used in marketing to draw in a reader to pick up the book and buy it. |
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| [Alt-text]: Title: 'Toronto Guide to Clinical Ophthalmology' by Drs Daniel J. Weisbrod, Tina Felfeli, and Sherif R. El-Defrawy. Close up of the iris of a blue and hazel eye on a white background. There is a dark blue border on the top and bottom of the cover. | There can also be special edition covers that are different from previous editions. All this is an experience we want our readers to share! |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:missinghercover.png?200 |}} | Remember, covers are often discussed in book clubs and online reading groups, so people with screen readers want to join in on the fun! |
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| [Alt-text]: Title: "Missing Her" by Brenda Chapman. A single red rose lays in the white snow. | ---- |
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| =====Covers with Quotes===== | |
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| In this following example, there is a quote on the cover that is used to draw in interest to the reader. It is important to include this quote in the image description. | ====Text on Cover==== |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:unsettledgroundcover.png?200 |}} | We do not transcribe the title and author, but we do transcribe any quotes on the cover. |
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| [Alt-text]: Title: 'Unsettled Ground' by Claire Fuller. A still life painting of flowers in an antique wooden frame. The frame rots away halfway down the image exposing the roots of the flowers that grow outward, behind, and through the letters of the title. A quote from Lauren Groff reads: 'So sharp, so utterly brilliant that I found myself holding my breath while reading, dazzled by Fuller’s mastery and precision.' | You only describe the font of the title if it is designed to grab attention. We also never describe the font style (i.e. serf, non serif, etc..) If the font is part of the impact of the book we can use descriptors such as: cursive, all capitals, bold, small, etc.. This language makes it more accessible to all readers. See below for examples of when and how to describe a title on a cover. |
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| =====Covers with Visually Impactful Font===== | Any text transcription, or description of text, can go at the end of the description. |
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| | <note important>Do **not** use double quotation marks within Alt-text. Use only single quotation marks.</note> |
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| In these examples, the font is used for visual impact, so it can be described. | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:knowingsandknotscover.png?200 |}} | |
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| [Alt-Text]: Title: 'Knowings & Knots' edited by Natalie Loveless. The title forms a cross on a black background. The letters are large and in all capitals. 'Knowings' is spelled out vertically, in yellow letters. 'Knots' is spelled out horizontally, in green letters. The words cross, intersecting at the ‘o’ of each word. The ‘o’ is a solid pale green circle with a black ampersand in the center. | |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:boisbrulescover.png?200 |}} | |
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| [Alt-Text]: Title: 'Bois-Brûlés: The Untold Story of the Métis of Western Québec' by Michel Bouchard, Sébastien Malette, & Guillaume Marcotte. The cover is divided into four horizontal sections. The top half is a black and white portrait in a gilded golden frame, which features a woman in Edwardian clothing. She has a medium skin tone and black hair pulled up into ringlets pinned to either side of her head. Below this is the title in black letters against a white background, except for the B in Brûlés which is red. Below the title, there is a painting of two hunters in snowshoes pulling a sled full of supplies over a clearing in a forest. They both wear hooded coats, and a small dog walks beside them. At the bottom of the cover, are the authors' names in white letters across a black background. | |
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| =====Image Focused Covers===== | <note tip>For examples, see [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:cover_images|Examples: Cover Images]]</note> |
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| In these descriptions, you would focus more on the images, and not include details about the font. Remember to keep in mind the context. | ---- |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:canadiancowboycookbookcover.png?200 |}} | |
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| [Alt-text]: Title: 'The Canadian Cowboy Cookbook: From the Ranch to the Backyard' by Duane Radford, Jean Pare, and Gregory Lepine. The title is in the center of the cover on a brown leather background. Above and below the title are color photos of food, including a quesadilla grilling on a barbecue, a pot of chili over an open fire, and a stack of blueberry pancakes. In the top center is a silhouette of a cowboy against a yellow sky. | ====Images==== |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:loveyoutodeathcover.png?200 |}} | The general guidelines for describing a cover image are the same as simple and medium images. You are aiming for a clear, concise description here that will do much to build excitement for the content to come. See [[public:nnels:etext:images:general_guidelines|General Guidelines]] for more information. |
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| [Alt-text]: Title: 'Love You to Death' by Elizabeth Ruth. A vase of white lilies sits on a table beside a torn note. The lilies are wilted. The note reads: 'I love you.' Instead of the word 'love' there is an image of a heart. The note is torn down the centre of the heart. | Some covers will require more description than other covers. Remember to stay as concise as possible. Do not be afraid to describe something in relation to another common object, especially for abstract and sci-fi covers, see examples below. |
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| {{ :public:nnels:etext:images:theclearoutcover.png?200 |}} | Generally, children’s books require more description as they are image-led stories. Go to [[public:nnels:etext:kids-books:kb_cover_image|Cover Images for Children's Books]] for more information. |
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| [Alt-text]: Title: 'The Clear-Out' by Deborah Ellis. A green stuffed fabric chair sits before a wooden bookshelf. The bookshelf is full of leather-bound books with gold lettering and designs on the spines. | <note tip>If you have any questions, post your question on the [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt-text_q_a|Alt-Text Q&A]]</note> |
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| </WRAP> | <note tip>For examples, see [[public:nnels:etext:images:alt_text_examples:cover_images|Examples: Cover Images]]</note> |
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