Design a book cover for Penguin African Writers series

The series launched with works from Chinua Achebe, Dambudzo Marechera, Véronique Tadjo, Lília Momplé, Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Karen King-Aribisala.

Submission brief:

According to Penguin, every book in the Penguin African Writers series is distinctly African and the illustrations should reflect this while also taking into account the fact that each title is a unique piece of work. It is looking for creative representations of contemporary and/or traditional Africa, though the artwork's connection to the title and content of the book does not necessarily have to be literal, as the messages and themes are open to interpretation.

Only the winners will be notified. Penguin will not use artwork without notifying the artist.

Submission specifications:

• Illustration/Photo: Illustration and photographs (both colour and black and white are acceptable)
  will be considered.
  
• Format: Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Preferably high resolution jpeg or tiff
  images.
  
• Size: The image will be scaled to fit the front cover of a B-format book (198mm x 129mm
  portrait)
  
• Medium: To be determined by artist
  
• Objective: Illustrations should reflect an African theme, but be original in the approach to this
  concept. A creative view of what is ‘African' whether contemporary and/or traditional which will
  contribute to uniqueness of each book. The themes are open to interpretation.
  
  Email cover art to before 9 October 2009. No submissions will be accepted after this date.
  
  Penguin Books will pay the artist of the chosen illustrations a fee of R1200. A usage agreement will be established with a signed contract between Penguin Books SA and the artist.