tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post602420136917520395..comments2024-03-27T15:53:51.141-07:00Comments on Book Haven : Bookcover Spotlight #70Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-34401967057182803452016-10-17T11:57:58.301-07:002016-10-17T11:57:58.301-07:00It's really magical and I really identify with...It's really magical and I really identify with water magic so to me it's just like the cover calls to me :DMichelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-50348651482581746642016-10-14T23:13:01.308-07:002016-10-14T23:13:01.308-07:00Think so? I kinda like the mer person, but looking...Think so? I kinda like the mer person, but looking at it I can see your point. If the mer person wasn't there you'd have the clouds and the setting sun and the roiling waves as a backdrop, and the woman out there- that would be powerful, maybe even better! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-4933336869148748272016-10-14T23:11:27.488-07:002016-10-14T23:11:27.488-07:00Absolutely agree. Like many covers you lose a lot ...Absolutely agree. Like many covers you lose a lot by the time the lettering and everything else- it's nice sometimes to see the actual art! Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-83813077560206822302016-10-14T23:10:48.277-07:002016-10-14T23:10:48.277-07:00I definitely the close up better too. I wonder abo...I definitely the close up better too. I wonder about that too- what is she doing out there, and how far out is she? Looks like the middle of the ocean! And I like the water and the setting sun too. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-81636446040430776662016-10-14T23:09:31.846-07:002016-10-14T23:09:31.846-07:00It's pretty old, I think? Definitely old schoo...It's pretty old, I think? Definitely old school sci fi! I like the cover but don't think I'd read... :) Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-88302076321303796582016-10-14T23:09:00.767-07:002016-10-14T23:09:00.767-07:00I didn't know either until a year or so ago, I...I didn't know either until a year or so ago, I guess. I remember hearing it and it evaporated any more to read her books. I like this one for the cover but even spotlighting made me a little nervous. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-2115504290466539372016-10-14T23:07:56.276-07:002016-10-14T23:07:56.276-07:00This is one of those covers where the close up mak...This is one of those covers where the close up makes a huge difference- you can actually see the art lol. I don't know if i'll read it though- it's kinda old school sci fi and that can be hit or miss. :( Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-24054798514882669602016-10-14T17:48:00.976-07:002016-10-14T17:48:00.976-07:00I agree the cover is gorgeous, though I have to sa...I agree the cover is gorgeous, though I have to say the mer-person thing in the background kind of takes away from the effect, now that I can see it close up! It's a little random in an otherwise very well composed piece.<br /><br />~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-65642754246811082072016-10-14T17:10:08.909-07:002016-10-14T17:10:08.909-07:00I love the colors in it. But yes, I agree with Lol...I love the colors in it. But yes, I agree with Lola in that I really prefer the close-up. It brings out the detail!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-36991692190859043662016-10-14T15:30:39.169-07:002016-10-14T15:30:39.169-07:00I like the close-up even better than the cover as ...I like the close-up even better than the cover as the focus is more on the scene that way. I like this one and I wonder what the women is doing there and what she has to do with the sea creature and what exactly he is. the water and the setting sun provide for a nice backdrop.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284689418552571180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-55217056762594337252016-10-14T14:00:28.279-07:002016-10-14T14:00:28.279-07:00How old is that cover? I need to get my eyes check...How old is that cover? I need to get my eyes checked because I thought that was a dragon behind the woman. Yikes. Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472559027348735571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-7533703184172827632016-10-14T09:08:36.824-07:002016-10-14T09:08:36.824-07:00We were discussing Marion Zimmer Bradley on Cover ...We were discussing Marion Zimmer Bradley on Cover To Cover yesterday. I asked if someone had read Mists Of Avalon, and they told me about the child abuse cases that were brought against her and her husband. I had no clue. La La in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253014225202985934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3952534890282357396.post-10473205341650640882016-10-14T04:55:01.844-07:002016-10-14T04:55:01.844-07:00So I didn't get it until the closeup - it'...So I didn't get it until the closeup - it's very artistic! I'm curious now too. You have to read it now so you can share if it's any good :) Berlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02651998289718166892noreply@blogger.com