Prior to her film career, cortes worked with russell simmons and rick rubin to launch the iconic def jam brand. Do you 12 laws to access the power in you to achieve happiness. He mentions that the 12 laws that he uses may not fit you, but instead can help you to form your own laws and guiding principles that will help you in your journey to success. Russell simmons pens lengthy statement denying rape allegationsagain however, the alleged victim claims that music mogul has apologized to her in. On a recent interview with, russell announced a contest he is holding to find americas greenest campus where colleges can compete and measure their carbon footprint before and after making changes while discussing being green, russell mentioned all of the. I figure if i should listen to someones words of advice, why not be the godfather of hiphop. Book cover design contests and book cover design competitions. Now ive set up a submission page, and invite your entries heres what i hope well get from this. Oprah winfrey has cut russell simmons out of her book after multiple rape allegations against the hip hop mogul.
A list of last years winning covers is on the next page. Earlier this week i interviewed mogul russell simmons, the cofounder of def jam records and creator of phat farm clothing, about his new. Since rising out of the new york city streets over 25 years ago, russell simmons has helped create such ground breaking ventures as def jam records, phat farm, and def comedy jam, in the process becoming known the world over as the ceo of hip hop. I am persuaded to believe that the key to understanding russell simmons activity. Oct 15, 2016 discover a new book and vote for its cover. This design utilizes elements from my 3d models as well as postphotoshop edits to create this epic book cover grounded in a fictional but all too real world, meddled with conflict and profound selfrealization. Our exclusive celebrity database gives you access to the contact details of russell simmonss management team, publicist. Below are the five winners, selected by our panel of highprofile judges like shepard fairey artist, john legend singersongwriter, franklin sirmans curator, contemporary art, lacma, russell simmons cofounder def.
You may submit as many published book covers as you wish. Russell wendell simmons born october 4, 1957 is an american entrepreneur, record executive, writer, and film producer. For this contest all you have to do is submit a oneminute video that features a physical copy of a book from the japanese from zero. The decisions made by us regarding each contest are final and binding in all respects. The selection committee will choose the book covers based on the following criteria. Rica cover character the client was amazing and clear in his vision. Do you by russell simmons is an uplifting book that is akin to having a. Later, as vice president of artists and repertoire at mercury records, she. Approximately 3 business days after the contest deadline, which may include russell simmons. The hiphop mogul russell simmons is teaming up with universal music group to produce.
And yet, there i was, in a secret facebook group, looking over contest entries and discussing what made each a contender or gulp a failure. To enhance the value of cover of the month contest, we have a selection committee comprised of experienced people in designing and books to choose the bestdesigned covers for the voting rounds. The chair and ceo of rush communications, he cofounded def jam recordings. Nelson george is a groundbreaking journalist, cultural critic, novelist, and filmmaker. The more of them you enter, the greater your chances. Still, i had no business participating in a cover art contest much less being a judge. Russell simmons, rush communications for his powerful example. Russell simmons and brett ratner face new allegations of sexual.
Apr 19, 2010 the decisions made by us regarding each contest are final and binding in all respects. Entrepreneur insider members gain an edge on their competition with. This book is not about the sure way to get rich quick, rather this book is about what russell simmons believes are the ways that helped him achieve success. Kindly vote for the best 3 covers that deserve to win. Aug 25, 2011 ebook cover design awards, january 2020 february 24 2020 ebook cover design awards, february 2020 march 30, 2020 ebook cover design awards, march 2020 april 27, 2020 ebook cover design awards, april 2020 may 25, 2020 ebook cover design awards, may 2020 june 29, 2020 ebook cover design awards, june 2020 july 27, 2020. Few people can writeand meanlines like if rosaries can help move me away from ego and closer to god, then im going to count the russell simmons he of the aureole on the cover tells it like. Russell simmons books list of books by russell simmons. Russell simmons, author info, published books, bio, photo. And yet, im glad i had the opportunity, because i learned a lot about what makes a book cover great. Choose only the design you love, 100% money back guarantee. Besides the selfhelp aspect of the book it was interesting to learn more about the life of russell simmons and the hip hop world. The author and hiphop historian dan charnas the big payback is writing the shows book. His new hbo standup series all def comedy debuts friday, 10 p. Russell simmons denies accusations of sexual misconduct.
Understanding russell simmons political positioning. Russell simmons talks new book, oprah, and practicing yoga with. Browse russell simmonss bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Although i have been candid about how i have lived in books and. That this magazine ran with lil kim on the cover like this, is totally. Vegan russell simmons has just admitted to eating fish every once in awhile and not caring about the egg in his noodles. Start a book cover design contest today and get book cover designs from 816,959 competing designers around the world.
Russell simmons audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. While simmons is the first to admit that the ideas in super rich are as old as religion, the real reason to read this book is for his amusing voice. A manager borrows money from a shady source in order to further the careers of his musical acts. Get heaping discounts to books you love delivered straight to your inbox. Not all hiphop is bad just like other things in life, you have to learn about differences in society to make your own judgments. Book cover design contest get the worlds best book.
Screenwriting contest 6 years running the writers lab screenplay contest. Later, as vice president of artists and repertoire at mercury records, she signed many multi platinum and grammy awardwinning artists, and founded the iconoclastic label, loose cannon records. Have a look at a range of ebook cover designssometimes you can. Jun 27, 20 to enter this contest all you have to do is use the image above or a variation of the image and submit your cover for the new book. Please send urls that go directly to your ebook cover images, no facebook pages or designer portfolio pages where we have to.
African safari with ted and raymond cover contest 2017. This timehonored competition aims to identify the 50 bestdesigned books and book covers of 2019. The american music mogul and entrepreneur russell simmons has been. See all books authored by russell simmons, including the happy vegan. Check out my new book the happy vegan and learn how to live a longer and healthier life. Do you by russell simmons chapter summaries russell. On a recent interview with, russell announced a contest he is holding to find americas greenest campus where colleges can compete and measure their carbon footprint before and after making changes. Nelson george is a groundbreaking journalist, cultural critic. Calling all graphic designers, texas authors and publishers. Jul 03, 20 kennedy was having a bite to eat with jordan and music mogul russell simmons when the bball legend broke out some dice. Below are the five winners, selected by our panel of highprofile judges like shepard fairey artist, john legend singersongwriter, franklin sirmans curator, contemporary art, lacma, russell simmons cofounder def jam records. Russell simmons pens lengthy letter rape allegations. The jurorselections from the 50 books 50 covers competition exemplify the best current work in book and book cover design.
Start a book cover design contest in just 5 minutes and get hundreds of designs from thousands of designers. Book covers that won 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the past may not be entered again. Details for contacting hanif via telephone or information superhighway are peppered throughout this blogspot address. In 12 steps, russell reveals a path towards success that can be followed not only by those looking to duplicate his professional success, but by anyone. The winner badge is something you want to showcase on your author profile. A true story, the bridge of the golden wood cover contest 2017. As an avid reader who enjoys personal development books, a woman who was growing p during the heyday of russell simmons reign as a hiphop promoter, and. Please send urls that go directly to your e book cover images, no facebook pages or designer portfolio pages where we have to scan through to find the cover you want to submit. Best book cover competitions of 2017 selfpublishingmastery.
Somebody, it had to have been my cousin bhi, entered me and didnt tell me where it was. Do you 12 laws to access the power in you to achieve. Kennedy was having a bite to eat with jordan and music mogul russell simmons when the bball legend broke out some dice. Us weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Here you will find many a joyous thing that, perhaps, will inspire you to hire hanif for the creation of beautiful imagery andor lovely music. We are now accepting entries for books with a 2017 released between january 1, 2018 through december 31. Justice online contest and the response was amazing. May 10, 2015 we invited you to submit your most compelling artwork to the manifest. May 11, 2018 for this contest all you have to do is submit a oneminute video that features a physical copy of a book from the japanese from zero.
Hiretheworld is an online marketplace allowing you to host creative contests, where thousands of freelancers compete to create design, naming and video results youll love, guaranteed. I will admit, i picked up this book because i saw russell simmons on the cover. Find inspiration from previous book cover contests on 99designs, and create your own contest today. Russell simmons talks new all def comedy series page six.
I knew that the idea of an ebook cover design award was a good one when people started to submit their covers in the comments of the article, even though i said i was just thinking about it so i gave in to necessity. Russell might have helped introduce hiphop to the world, but he credits his success to his belief in a strong set of principles, or laws, which he shares for the first time in this audio. Were proud to announce the first annual texas authors book cover awards, conducted to honor the years best in book cover design. Here is a short presentation of the best five book cover competitions of 2017. Oprah winfrey cuts russell simmons from spirituality book after rape. Out of 24 covers only top 3 covers will win the contest. It is extremely difficult to read a motivational book by someone who is not successful, so immediately i was compelled to have a gander. The first time i met russell simmons was at a rap talent contest out in queens. Master entrepreneur, original hiphop mogul, and threetime new york times bestselling author russell simmons offers an. Whether you need your book cover design for work or personal use, book cover contests are the best way to tap into designcrowds massive pool of talented designers and find a book cover that youll love. Russell simmons pulls back his yankees cap, zeroing in on the finer points. The endless flow of russell simmons success stories. All covers must be the same size as your printed book.
Russell simmons books list of books by author russell simmons. Monthly ebook cover design awards the book designer. Discount prices on books by russell simmons, including titles like success through stillness chinese edition. Russell simmons is the older brother of reverend run from the hiphop group run dmc. Reggae album cover art and has written about hiphop and politics for numerous publications, including the source and the new york daily news. Russell simmons, left, and brett ratner attend the 20 vanity fair oscar party in. To enter this contest all you have to do is use the image above or a variation of the image and submit your cover for the new book. Book cover design contest get the worlds best book cover. A resident of brooklyn, new york, he has been working as a speechwriter for russell simmons since 2003. This is my summary of the introductory page in russell simmonss book do you 12 laws to access the power in you to achieve happiness and success.
See more ideas about cover, books and great stories. Music mogul russell simmons accused of sexual misconduct and. Villagers are eligible to enter the book cover contest. Russell simmons is an entrepreneur, producer, and author. Vote for your favorite book covers open to all allauthor. The seed that planted the idea for this book was a design of a radio series that was based off the strategies of success that russell simmons had observed and developed over 25 years in the entertainment business. Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found in the handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. The queens native alludes to this in the fascinating book about his rise, life and def.
We invited you to submit your most compelling artwork to the manifest. Simmons parlayed his success in music into several fashion lines, most notably phat farm. Russell simmons hopes the scenario, a hiphop musical, has. Dont forget the title is success through stillness and authors are russell simmons with chris morrow. Entries are open to anyone for books published in 2019. In this highly anticipated new book, russell simmons guides readers into finding greater clarity and focus, and explains how to be healthier in both mind and. Book cover competitions are an excellent opportunity to gain more visibility to your book and add social proof. What i learned as a book cover contest judge celebrating.
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