AKICOLJ/DW

[mmegaera]

I know some of you have children and grandchildren, which is why I’m asking here. Do any of you know any small (kindergarten or younger) children or grandchildren who happen to own a pair of red high-topped sneakers? Or any color, I suppose, but preferably red. The more battered-looking the better. And would you be willing to take a picture of them for me?

I know it’s an odd question, but I’m designing the cover for my new novel, and I would give my eyeteeth for a photograph of a pair of small, battered, red high-topped sneakers against a white background (*not* with the child wearing them) to use in the cover design. I’d need you to give me the rights to alter and publish the photo, but I would give you credit in the book. I’ve tried googling, but the only photos I can find are of shiny, pristine shoes, and rights-protected ones.

I know it’s a long shot, but here’s hoping...

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[thnidu]

A friend suggests:

Please note that I do NOT know this person, and have no actual contact with them, but perhaps ask http://ethostheatre.tumblr.com/  if they are aware of anything.  This person collects some of the nicest photos on the Net in one place (warning, some artistic nudity), and might (might!) be able to help.

Also:
http://browse.deviantart.com/?q=red+sneakers

Another friend has promised to ask on what I think is a parents of small children list.

[mmegaera]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. Unfortunately I'd already tried DeviantArt, and didn't come up with anything useful. I will contact that person, though.

In the meantime, the search continues!