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Laura Kinsale Administrator Posts: 662 |
posted 09-28-2003 12:29 PM
  
I've posted the new cover on my page. You can post comments in this thread. IP: Logged |
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RitaSV Member Posts: 136 |
posted 09-28-2003 12:37 PM
quote: Very nice and tasteful. I like it. Will a falcon feature prominently in this story? IP: Logged |
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Laura Kinsale Administrator Posts: 662 |
posted 09-28-2003 12:41 PM
Actually, no. There is not a falcon to be seen, but by the time I saw the cover it was too late to change. IP: Logged |
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LFL Member Posts: 231 |
posted 09-28-2003 08:15 PM
It's a nice cover. Does the jewel (is it a ruby?) have any significance in the story or is that there purely for decorative reasons too? Also, is there a blurb for the back cover yet? - LFL [This message has been edited by LFL (edited 09-28-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Sandy Member Posts: 60 |
posted 09-28-2003 09:10 PM
A very striking cover. Even if there is no mention of a falcon, it certainly draws the eye. I prefer covers that do not attempt to interpret how the characters look. There have been times when I couldn't get past the cover art to enjoy the book because I didn't care for the artist rendition of the characters. I enjoy using my imagination to picture what the author has described. I can't wait to see the book on my store shelf! Sandy - the other one IP: Logged |
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Laura Kinsale Administrator Posts: 662 |
posted 09-29-2003 09:10 AM
Yes, I think it's very elegant. LOL, covers have gone from bare-chested hunks to the most demure art. (I'm not so sure a white falcon is exactly the logo I would have picked for Allegreto, myself, but oh well.  )There's a ring in the book, yes, and it's relatively important. But it's an engraved gold ring, not a ruby. I was interested to find that engraving words on rings was common in the late medieval period. I promised no Middle English, but I didn't say anything about Middle French! IP: Logged |
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Yummy Member Posts: 518 |
posted 09-29-2003 09:17 AM
Yup, looks good, and it's gonna look even better on my bedside table!!  IP: Logged |
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JHPrav Member Posts: 12 |
posted 09-29-2003 10:10 AM
Oh well, even if she's not in the book, seeing Gryngolet again is a treat! IP: Logged |
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Andi Member Posts: 61 |
posted 09-29-2003 01:24 PM
quote: Well, his house color IS white, though.... Extremely elegant and wonderful cover, Laura. Congrats! Whoo hoo! It's almost here. IP: Logged |
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Jray Member Posts: 24 |
posted 09-29-2003 01:26 PM
i like the color. i am glad publishers have gotten away from the half naked man and woman, for many reasons. for one thing, often they were not how i imagined the hero/heroine to be or as described, so i would try to ignore the cover!! I know i have just torn them off occasionally in the past. in addition, when people see you reading a book with such a picture on its cover you just know that they are holding back a smirk...i mean, please.
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Lara Member Posts: 41 |
posted 09-30-2003 07:12 AM
I like it. Its a lovely shade of blue and I can't wait to own my very own copy. Will there be a picture on the inside flap like Dream Hunter and FMLH did? Thanks for posting the cover. Lara. [This message has been edited by Lara (edited 09-30-2003).] IP: Logged |
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MICHELLEL Member Posts: 63 |
posted 09-30-2003 02:27 PM
I like the new cover and now I will know exactly what to book to hone in on in the bookstore come April! IP: Logged |
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globegoblin Member Posts: 118 |
posted 09-30-2003 05:33 PM
Often contrary here, and in this case so as I think your own computer generated cover is better than the graphic designers. It has depth, interest and story-perking qualities. But still, only bad covers are detrimental and this is not a bad cover, more a neutral one, imo. Gigi IP: Logged |
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Laura Kinsale Administrator Posts: 662 |
posted 09-30-2003 06:53 PM
G.G. I like mine better too. IP: Logged |
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Laura Kinsale Administrator Posts: 662 |
posted 09-30-2003 09:30 PM
Lara, no, it won't be a cut-back cover. IP: Logged |
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Beth Member Posts: 17 |
posted 10-01-2003 05:02 PM
Hi, Laura! What with an overseas move (from Europe to the US), I haven't been here in forever, but I was absolutely delighted to see the cover of SHADOWHEART when I did finally get time to visit. It's a _great_ cover, and I can't wait to read the book. I hope you are doing well and writing up a storm! Beth IP: Logged |
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Sheila Member Posts: 385 |
posted 10-03-2003 09:54 AM
Gigi, You, contrary? He,he. You'll have to lump me in with you, too. Laura, I like yours better. The artist's cover art is elegant, and inoffensive, but...not exactly intriguing or indicative of the rich detail and texture of your writing. I wish they'd have taken a chance on your cover and broken the mold, so to speak. It reminds me either of a Judith Ivory cover, or hmmm. Can't remember who. It's been awhile and I can't go dig through the boxes in the garage to find out who it reminds me of. Oh well. But those who are afraid to buy something with a Muscle Man on the front should be quite happy when they take it up to the register to pay for it. Maybe you'll get more readers...(Cha-ching!) IP: Logged |
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Gryngolet Member Posts: 7 |
posted 10-03-2003 12:26 PM
And here I was hoping, when I first laid eyes on the cover, that I was getting to make a guest appearance in “Shadowheart” - or maybe my offspring. IP: Logged |
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Keishon Member Posts: 13 |
posted 10-11-2003 09:18 PM
Do you know if SHADOW HEART will be available in bookclub edition? GREAT cover. I can't wait to read it. Keishon IP: Logged |
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MaryJane Member Posts: 229 |
posted 10-12-2003 11:21 AM
I have to agree with gigi and Sheila. I liked your picture of the mountains and the sillouette of the castle much better than the publishers. IP: Logged |
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MaryJane Member Posts: 229 |
posted 10-12-2003 11:27 AM
One of the things I always hate in cover art is a picture of a heroine/hero with blond hair when the book specifically states that she/he has raven hair or vice/versa. Don't the publishers bother to read the book? And usually my image of the protagonists doesn't gibe with the cover art, so something abstract is much better. Having said that, I still think barechested Jervaux on the old FFTS cover is a hottie, and have to admit that the Fabio cover of TPOM caught my eye immediately, although I didn't really need a reason at that point to read an LK novel. Still, I think that LK has gotten well past needing a bodice ripper cover to inspire sales. IP: Logged |
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