Sea of Poppies creative publishing

While searching for inspiration on my creative publishing project, I came across this cover design for the book 'Sea of poppies' this design also relates to my design for pattern brief.
Designed by Stephen Johnston, the imagery is taken from vintage art which works alongside the calligraphy pen typeface.
The story is the first in a trilogy of epic historical sagas, opening in India 1840's. The look of the cover keeps a traditional classic feel of that time period. However the bright flat colours of the poppies and waves keep the design fresh with a modern graphic look.