Maria Konnikova

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MASTERMIND cover

July 5, 2012

Here is the cover for the US version of MASTERMIND. I think it’s awfully pretty, and hope you like it:

Many thanks to Les Klinger for ensuring the authenticity of the pipe. And I would love to hear your thoughts on the design!

And don’t forget that MASTERMIND is now available for pre-order, at AmazonBarnes & Noble, and Indiebound. And for British readers, it’s at Amazon’s UK site, too.

6 Comments

  1. Posted July 11, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    You must be so excited! The cover looks great. It’s got a classic “feel” to it. I like the simplicity of the overall design, and the smoke-turning-in-to-brain graphic is very clever (and the sworlies inside = nice touch). I’m looking forward to reading it!

  2. Posted July 19, 2012 at 1:28 pm | Permalink

    Well done Maria. It is a great cover and I am looking front to reading it.

    I came across your blog on Holmes through Scientific American by accident around Christmas and was an avid reader thereafter.

    I teach problem-solving with economics through Holmes (much of what you have been exploring – observation, role of expertise etc). I did an MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education a few years ago on using the Holmes canon (and the Jeremy Brett TV adaptations) so it was great to come across someone who has minded the canon for the gold that is in there.

    Best of wishes and luck with the book.

    Daniel

    • Posted July 19, 2012 at 1:36 pm | Permalink

      Thank you so much, Daniel. I appreciate the feedback and support–and it’s so nice to hear that you’ve found Mr. Holmes useful in your teaching, as well!

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