tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post1756198409591821457..comments2024-03-22T19:07:21.790+00:00Comments on The Wertzone: GAME OF THRONES tie-in edition cover art draft unveiled.Adam Whiteheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-7521194910267827912011-01-22T15:53:22.661+00:002011-01-22T15:53:22.661+00:00"Where's the warning on covers that the s..."Where's the warning on covers that the series may never be finished?"<br /><br />An interesting idea, one that could be applicable to many other series as well (including - for the near future - Erikson and Jordan/Sanderson, but also Rothfuss, Lynch etc). It would certainly be honest and people would not be able to complain that they didn't know a series was incomplete before starting it and then having to wait years for the next book.<br /><br />However, I suspect publishers would say it had an overly-negative connotation. Plus you'd end up with books still in print saying the series was incomplete when the final volume did come out, which would be confusing.Adam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-76763004473826230712011-01-22T05:58:58.522+00:002011-01-22T05:58:58.522+00:00Where's the warning on covers that the series ...Where's the warning on covers that the series may never be finished?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-55763212401324021792011-01-17T06:23:20.346+00:002011-01-17T06:23:20.346+00:00That's a terrible cover. I see something like ...That's a terrible cover. I see something like that and think "14 year old girl fantasy" and keep walking. It's not even remotely reflective of the series.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-16102711986428011642011-01-16T18:24:26.104+00:002011-01-16T18:24:26.104+00:00Actually, I am wondering if this is the final cove...Actually, I am wondering if this is the final cover art as well. I was going off what Ran said on Westeros.<br /><br />Ha, I didn't even notice there as a second page to the PDF! The choice of new US covers is a little odd though. The one they've put GAME OF THRONES on is actually the UK cover art for A DANCE WITH DRAGONS. However, the UK cover of AGoT has a dragon skull on it, so it is possible that they've decided to swap them over so it's more appropriate.<br /><br />I have to say I'm not sure if the other books are replacing the US ones. If so, I can imagine that cheesing off US fans, who've already had to suffer one mid-series artwork change already.Adam Whiteheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383677312079611311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-78677452651157509562011-01-16T18:15:01.076+00:002011-01-16T18:15:01.076+00:00"One of the worst covers I've ever seen.&..."One of the worst covers I've ever seen."<br /><br />Clearly you don't read enough genre fiction...lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-60403385745887938382011-01-16T16:54:35.891+00:002011-01-16T16:54:35.891+00:00Pretty much exactly what I hate about tie in cover...Pretty much exactly what I hate about tie in covers.Nathaniel Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852939663324751332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-59839192564750509022011-01-16T15:16:29.735+00:002011-01-16T15:16:29.735+00:00Nah, this appeals to noone except fantasy fans who...Nah, this appeals to noone except fantasy fans who are already okay with unbelievably cheesy covers. Horrible choice to bring the books to a larger market.Caligula_Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-53349722214016080522011-01-16T13:57:12.626+00:002011-01-16T13:57:12.626+00:00Compared to my copy (http://www.imgjoe.com/x/26591...Compared to my copy (http://www.imgjoe.com/x/26591.jpg) or the original cover (http://www.imgjoe.com/x/agameofthron.jpg), the Dany picture is an improvement. Though I agree, it doesn't represent the story very well. I much prefer the new designs shown in the PDF alongside the HBO tie-in edition, they look really nice!<br /><br />As lenty said, the tie-in edition is obviously aimed at non-fantasy readers, and I see no harm in that. The new designs will also be available both individually and in package, I know I'd buy those.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-45692344440652141002011-01-16T12:35:10.225+00:002011-01-16T12:35:10.225+00:00By the way, where did you find the artwork without...By the way, where did you find the artwork without the "for solicitation only" mark? Just curious. Do you think it will be the final artwork?<br /><br />OlafAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-88218748837284840022011-01-16T12:26:30.781+00:002011-01-16T12:26:30.781+00:00The .pdf says "for solicitation only", s...The .pdf says "for solicitation only", so I think it may change and is only a placeholder. While the image is striking as such, I think it is also unsuitable as cover art that is meant to attract new readers not familiar with the book already. <br /><br />That the US editions as a whole are finally repackaged with the far superior UK artwork is good news. <br /><br />OlafAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-22039590238702884782011-01-16T11:06:10.925+00:002011-01-16T11:06:10.925+00:00Doesn't look a particularly great cover to me ...Doesn't look a particularly great cover to me although I guess it might appeal to a slightly broader market than a more tradition fantasy covers. Bit of a bland colour palette.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-48269225878260236322011-01-16T10:56:58.227+00:002011-01-16T10:56:58.227+00:00Wow, a blonde girl with a unic- er, horse! That ca...Wow, a blonde girl with a unic- er, horse! That can be misleading. :)Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07092095956981708690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7703856341303488608.post-88883007983939774512011-01-16T10:53:40.821+00:002011-01-16T10:53:40.821+00:00One of the worst covers I've ever seen.One of the worst covers I've ever seen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com